White Heat (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1949, White Heat is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 114 minutes. “Pick up the pieces folks, Jimmy's in action again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.
Who’s in it. White Heat stars James Cagney as Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett, Virginia Mayo as Verna Jarrett, Edmond O'Brien as Vic Pardo and Margaret Wycherly as Ma Jarrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, White Heat has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Heat (1949)?
- In US, White Heat is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Heat worth watching?
- White Heat holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in White Heat?
- White Heat stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly and Steve Cochran.
- When was White Heat released?
- White Heat was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.