Heat 1995

Movie · 2h 50m

17+ Ages 15-17

Editor

Excellent

Director: Michael Mann

Cast: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williamson, Wes Studi, Ted Levine, Natalie Portman, William Fichtner, Kevin Gage, Hank Azaria

Action Drama Crime

What's the Story?

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Heavy

4/5

Profanity includes some uses of "f_ck" and "sh_t," a few uses of "a_s," five uses of "hell," four uses of "goddamn," two uses of "son of a b_tch," and one use each of "damn," "crap," "Jesus," "God," and "oh my God." Spread across a three-hour runtime, the language is infrequent overall.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Mild

2/5

Smoking and drinking appear four or five times throughout. A character mentions that she is stoned.

Violence & Scariness Moderate

3/5

Violence is brief but shocking throughout. A girl attempts suicide in a bathtub, not graphic but disturbing. Two police officers raid a house, with a man battered and thrown through a glass window. A police officer is beaten and knocked out by a thief. A criminal has a bullet removed from his shoulder offscreen.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Mild

2/5

Sexual content is minimal. A man and woman kiss, cutting to them in bed the next morning with sex implied but no nudity shown. A woman is briefly seen in a non-revealing bra and underwear while putting money in her purse. A husband and wife share a kiss in bed after waking up.

Where to Watch

Prime Video

Photos & Videos

1 / 6

The Review

Written by Parent Guide Plus Editors

Heat stars Robert De Niro and Al Pacino with a large ensemble cast. The bank shootout sequence and the coffee shop scene between the two leads are widely considered standout moments. The three-hour runtime divides viewers, with some finding it well-paced and others feeling certain scenes could be cut. Character development draws mixed reactions, though the morally complex portrayals are broadly appreciated.