Body Heat (1981) movie poster

Body Heat (1981)

"As the temperature rises, the suspense begins."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 96%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (667 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
77
Cast
William Hurt as Ned Racine
Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker
Richard Crenna as Edmund Walker
Ted Danson as Peter Lowenstein
J.A. Preston as Oscar Grace
Mickey Rourke as Teddy Lewis
Kim Zimmer as Mary Ann
Jane Hallaren as Stella
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 667 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Body Heat was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated thriller films of 1981 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Body Heat is a 1981 thriller, crime film directed by Lawrence Kasdan. During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband. The film has been rated by 667 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a thriller film, Body Heat delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Body Heat (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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