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Red Heat

1988·Movie·R·104 min·6.2(1,623)

Moscow's toughest detective. Chicago's craziest cop. There's only one thing worse than making them mad. Making them partners.

A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.

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SpainMovistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel, TivifyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilOldflixApple TV Store
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Red Heat

Red Heat is a 1988 English-language action and crime film directed by Walter Hill. The cast is led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, Peter Boyle. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Red Heat was produced by Carolco Pictures, Lone Wolf, and Oak Pictures and made in United States of America and Netherlands. It was released on June 17, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $29 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.

Director
Walter Hill
Writers
Troy Kennedy Martin, Harry Kleiner, Walter Hill
Release date
June 17, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Netherlands
Budget
$29 million
Box office
$35 million
Production
Carolco Pictures, Lone Wolf, Oak Pictures
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Red Heat cast & crew

Red Heat was directed by Walter Hill and written by Troy Kennedy Martin, Harry Kleiner, and Walter Hill.

The cast features Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ivan Danko, Jim Belushi as Art Ridzik, Peter Boyle as Lou Donnelly, Ed O'Ross as Viktor Rostavili, Laurence Fishburne as Lt. Stobbs, and Gina Gershon as Cat Manzetti.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Matthew F. Leonetti, and it was produced by Gordon Carroll and Mario Kassar.

Is Red Heat worth watching?

Red Heat holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,623 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action and crime, Red Heat is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Red Heat

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Cast of Red Heat

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Ivan Danko

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Art Ridzik

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Lou Donnelly

Ed O'Ross

Ed O'Ross

Viktor Rostavili

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Lt. Stobbs

Gina Gershon

Gina Gershon

Cat Manzetti

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Sgt. Gallagher

Brent Jennings

Brent Jennings

Abdul Elijah

Gretchen Palmer

Gretchen Palmer

Hooker

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Night Clerk

Mike Hagerty

Mike Hagerty

Pat Nunn

Brion James

Brion James

Streak

Red Heat — FAQs

Where can I watch Red Heat in United States?

Red Heat is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Red Heat in?

Red Heat is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Red Heat?

Red Heat runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is Red Heat rated?

Red Heat is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,623 ratings.

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