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"One man. One woman. Caught together in the cold terror of...HEATWAVE"
During a Christmas heatwave, a community activist attempts to stop a redevelopment project that is displacing residents in the Kings Cross section of Sydney.
Starring
Judy Davis, Richard Moir, Chris Haywood
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Heatwave was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Overview
During a Christmas heatwave, a community activist attempts to stop a redevelopment project that is displacing residents in the Kings Cross section of Sydney.
Heatwave is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (9)
Judy Davis
Kate Dean
Richard Moir
Stephen West
Chris Haywood
Peter Houseman
Bill Hunter
Robert Duncan
John Meillon
Freddy Dwyer
Gillian Jones
Barbie Taylor
CS
Carole Skinner
Mary Ford
John Gregg
Philip Lawson
Peter Hehir
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Heatwave about?
During a Christmas heatwave, a community activist attempts to stop a redevelopment project that is displacing residents in the Kings Cross section of Sydney.
How long is Heatwave?
Heatwave has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Heatwave?
The cast of Heatwave includes Judy Davis, Richard Moir, Chris Haywood, Bill Hunter, John Meillon.
What is the rating of Heatwave?
Heatwave has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama