Red Heat
Seen it?1988 | 104 min | Action, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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. If you loved Avengement, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$35 million worldwide on a $29 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 147K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Walter Hill
- 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