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Hawaiian Heat

Seen it?

1984 | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and action fans.
The mood
Gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Two Chicago cops quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. TV movie that served as a pilot to the series of the same name.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Vejar

  • Robert GintyMac Riley
  • Jeff McCrackenAndy Senkowski
  • Tracy ScogginsIrene Gorley
  • MakoMaj. Taro Oshira
  • Branscombe RichmondHarker
  • Marta DuBoisMaggie Aoki
  • John FujiokaYuki Oshira
  • Moe KealeJinbo
  • Manu TupouAoki