

Red Heat
“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.
Where to watch Red Heat in United States
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Where is Red Heat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, ITVX Premium, ITVX | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel, Crave, CTV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
Red Heat isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Red Heat

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ivan Danko

Jim Belushi
Art Ridzik

Peter Boyle
Lou Donnelly

Ed O'Ross
Viktor Rostavili

Laurence Fishburne
Lt. Stobbs

Gina Gershon
Cat Manzetti

Richard Bright
Sgt. Gallagher

Brent Jennings
Abdul Elijah

Gretchen Palmer
Hooker

Pruitt Taylor Vince
Night Clerk

Mike Hagerty
Pat Nunn

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.











