Body Heat
“As the temperature rises, the suspense begins.”
Synopsis
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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William Hurt
Ned Racine
Kathleen Turner
Matty Walker
Richard Crenna
Edmund Walker
Ted Danson
Peter Lowenstein
J.A. Preston
Oscar Grace
Mickey Rourke
Teddy Lewis
Kim Zimmer
Mary Ann
Jane Hallaren
Stella
Lanna Saunders
Roz Kraft
Carola McGuinness
Heather Kraft
Michael M. Ryan
Miles Hardin
Larry Marko
Judge Costanza
Deborah Lucchesi
Beverly
Lynn Hallowell
Angela
Thom Sharp
Michael Glenn
Ruth Thom
Mrs. Singer
Diane Lewis
Glenda
Robert Traynor
Prison Trustee
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.67x
+$15.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Body Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.1M
- Production Studios
- The Ladd Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Kasdan
Lawrence Kasdan
John Barry
Richard H. Kline
Carol Littleton
Fred T. Gallo, George Lucas
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Kasdan
Writer
Lawrence Kasdan
Director
Fred T. Gallo
Producer
Renié
Costume Design
Carol Littleton
Editor
Bill Kenney
Production Design
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
William H. Burton Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Body Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Body Heat about?
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
Who directed Body Heat?
Body Heat was directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
Who stars in Body Heat?
The principal cast of Body Heat includes William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, J.A. Preston.
When was Body Heat released and how long is it?
Body Heat was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Body Heat?
Body Heat had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $24.1M at the worldwide box office (2.67 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Body Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Body Heat was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Body Heat?
Body Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).