The Big Heat
“A hard cop and a soft dame.”
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
Where to watch The Big Heat in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Big Heat there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Big Heat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Looke Amazon Channel, Filmicca | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Big Heat
The Big Heat is a 1953 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Big Heat was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 14, 1953, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Writers
- Sydney Boehm
- Release date
- October 14, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Big Heat cast & crew
The Big Heat was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Sydney Boehm.
The cast features Glenn Ford as Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion, Gloria Grahame as Debby Marsh, Jocelyn Brando as Katie Bannion, Alexander Scourby as Mike Lagana, Lee Marvin as Vince Stone, and Jeanette Nolan as Bertha Duncan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Vars, cinematography is by Charles Lang, and it was produced by Robert Arthur.
Is The Big Heat worth watching?
The Big Heat holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 552 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Big Heat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Heat
The Big 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Big Heat
Glenn Ford
Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
Gloria Grahame
Debby Marsh
Jocelyn Brando
Katie Bannion
Alexander Scourby
Mike Lagana
Lee Marvin
Vince Stone
Jeanette Nolan
Bertha Duncan
Peter Whitney
Tierney
Willis Bouchey
Lt. Ted Wilks
Robert Burton
Det. Gus Burke
Adam Williams
Larry Gordon
Howard Wendell
Police Commissioner Higgins
Chris Alcaide
George Rose
The Big Heat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Heat in United States?
The Big 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 The Big Heat in?
The Big Heat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Heat?
The Big Heat runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is The Big Heat rated?
The Big Heat is rated 15. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 552 ratings.
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