Caged Heat (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1974, Caged Heat is an action film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 83 minutes. “Women's prison U.S.A. - Rape Riot and Revenge! White Hot Desires melting cold prison steel!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman is convicted on drug offenses and sent to a women's penitentiary run by a repressed and oppressive female warden. When the prison's sadistic doctor begins conducting illegal "therapeutic" experiments on the inmates, the ladies plot their revenge.
Who’s in it. Caged Heat stars Juanita Brown as Maggie, Roberta Collins as Belle Tyson, Erica Gavin as Jacqueline Wilson and Ella Reid as Pandora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Caged Heat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caged Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caged Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caged Heat (1974)?
- In US, Caged Heat is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caged Heat worth watching?
- Caged Heat holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caged Heat?
- Caged Heat stars Juanita Brown, Roberta Collins, Erica Gavin, Ella Reid and Cheryl Smith.
- When was Caged Heat released?
- Caged Heat was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.