DRAMA . 1982 . 1h 31m . 4.9/10

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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
4.9/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
1982
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Judy Davis stars as Kate Dean in Heatwave.
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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.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
4.9/10 (11 votes)

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
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