Heat
“A Los Angeles crime saga.”
Synopsis
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
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Al Pacino
Lt. Vincent Hanna
Robert De Niro
Neil McCauley
Val Kilmer
Chris Shiherlis
Jon Voight
Nate
Tom Sizemore
Michael Cheritto
Diane Venora
Justine
Amy Brenneman
Eady
Ashley Judd
Charlene Shiherlis
Mykelti Williamson
Drucker
Wes Studi
Casals
Ted Levine
Bosko
Dennis Haysbert
Donald Breedan
William Fichtner
Roger Van Zant
Natalie Portman
Lauren Gustafson
Tom Noonan
Kelso
Kevin Gage
Waingro
Hank Azaria
Alan Marciano
Susan Traylor
Elaine Cheritto
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 27, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$187.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.12x
+$127.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Mann
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $187.4M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Forward Pass
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mann
Michael Mann
Elliot Goldenthal
Dante Spinotti, David B. Nowell
Pasquale Buba, William Goldenberg, Dov Hoenig
Art Linson, Michael Mann, Pieter Jan Brugge, Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mann
Director
Art Linson
Producer
Michael Mann
Producer
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Pasquale Buba
Editor
William Goldenberg
Editor
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Tom Rolf
Editor
Neil Spisak
Production Design
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Neil Krepela
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Mann
Writer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heat about?
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
Who directed Heat?
Heat was directed by Michael Mann.
Who stars in Heat?
The principal cast of Heat includes Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore.
When was Heat released and how long is it?
Heat was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heat?
Heat had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $187.4M at the worldwide box office (3.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heat was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heat?
Heat holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).