Body Heat
1981, English. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
As the temperature rises, the suspense begins.
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 736 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Body Heat
Body Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Lawrence KasdanDirector
- William HurtNed Racine
- Kathleen TurnerMatty Walker
- Richard CrennaEdmund Walker
- Ted DansonPeter Lowenstein
- J.A. PrestonOscar Grace
- Mickey RourkeTeddy Lewis
- Kim ZimmerMary Ann
- Jane HallarenStella
- Lanna SaundersRoz Kraft
- Carola McGuinnessHeather Kraft
- Michael M. RyanMiles Hardin
- Larry MarkoJudge Costanza
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $24M
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Body Heat: quick answers
Is Body Heat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 736 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Body Heat?
Body Heat runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Body Heat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Body Heat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Body Heat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Body Heat is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Body Heat on?
Body Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Body Heat?
If you liked Body Heat, try Cape Fear, Buried Alive, Bad Boys for Life.
Who directed Body Heat?
Body Heat (1981) was directed by Lawrence Kasdan and stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna.