Body Heat (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, Body Heat is a thriller, crime and romance film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, running about 113 minutes. “As the temperature rises, the suspense begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.
Who’s in it. Body Heat stars William Hurt as Ned Racine, Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker, Richard Crenna as Edmund Walker and Ted Danson as Peter Lowenstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Body Heat has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Body Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Heat (1981)?
- In US, Body Heat is available to stream on TCM, 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 Body Heat worth watching?
- Body Heat holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Body Heat?
- Body Heat stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson and J.A. Preston.
- When was Body Heat released?
- Body Heat was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.