Red Heat
1988, English. Directed by Walter Hill.
Moscow's toughest detective. Chicago's craziest cop. There's only one thing worse than making them mad. Making them partners.
A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 1,711 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Red Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Walter HillDirector
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerIvan Danko
- Jim BelushiArt Ridzik
- Peter BoyleLou Donnelly
- Ed O'RossViktor Rostavili
- Laurence FishburneLt. Stobbs
- Gina GershonCat Manzetti
- Richard BrightSgt. Gallagher
- Brent JenningsAbdul Elijah
- Gretchen PalmerHooker
- Pruitt Taylor VinceNight Clerk
- Mike HagertyPat Nunn
- Brion JamesStreak
Details
- Released
- 17 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Kleiner, Troy Kennedy Martin, Walter Hill
- Budget
- $29M
- Box office
- $35M
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Red Heat: quick answers
Is Red Heat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 1,711 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Red Heat?
Red Heat runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Red Heat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Red Heat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Red Heat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Red Heat is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Red Heat on?
Red Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Red Heat?
If you liked Red Heat, try Havoc, Code of Silence, Training Day.
Who directed Red Heat?
Red Heat (1988) was directed by Walter Hill and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, Peter Boyle.