The Heat_
"They're just trying to stay alive long enough to kill each other."
Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
24 countries
Rakuten TV
12 countries
Hotstar
2 countries
Crave
1 country
Hollywood Suite
1 country
Starz Amazon Channel
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Heat earned $229.9M worldwide on a $43.0M budget — a 435% return on investment.
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Year context
The Heat was released 13 years ago in 2013.
CAST (20)
Sandra Bullock
Sarah Ashburn
Melissa McCarthy
Shannon Mullins
Demián Bichir
Hale
Marlon Wayans
Levy
Michael Rapaport
Jason Mullins
Jane Curtin
Mrs. Mullins
Spoken Reasons
Rojas
Dan Bakkedahl
Craig
Taran Killam
Adam
Michael McDonald
Julian
Thomas F. Wilson
Captain Woods
PW
Peter Weireter
SWAT Team Leader
John Ross Bowie
NY Agent
William Xifaras
Tough Guy #1
Cary 'Big Shug' Guy
Tough Guy #2
ED
Erica Derrickson
Prostitute
Tony Hale
John
DH
Deirdre Horgan
Police Dispatch (voice)
William Ambrose Kennedy
Desk Sergeant
TV
Tony V.
Precinct Officer
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$43.0M
Budget
$229.9M
Revenue
+435%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (4,113 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$43,000,000
Box Office
$229,930,771
Profit
+$186,930,771
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Heat about?
Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.
How long is The Heat?
The Heat has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who directed The Heat?
The Heat was directed by Paul Feig.
Who stars in The Heat?
The cast of The Heat includes Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demián Bichir, Marlon Wayans, Michael Rapaport.
How much did The Heat make at the box office?
The Heat earned $229,930,771 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $43,000,000.
What is the rating of The Heat?
The Heat has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 4,113 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Comedy
Crime
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