Taking the Heat
1993, English. Directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
One cop. One witness. One chance to survive.
When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the police. A cop is ordered to bring him to the court, but before they get there they have to deal with several attacks from killers.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 6 June 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dan Gordon, Gary Hoffman
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Taking the Heat: quick answers
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How long is Taking the Heat?
Taking the Heat runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Taking the Heat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taking the Heat is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Taking the Heat on?
Taking the Heat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 June 1993. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taking the Heat?
If you liked Taking the Heat, try Hostile Takeover, Secrets at the Lake, Overdrive.
Who directed Taking the Heat?
Taking the Heat (1993) was directed by Tom Mankiewicz and stars Tony Goldwyn, Lynn Whitfield, George Segal.