Is In the Heat of the Night scary?

MyCinema has not rated In the Heat of the Night for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and mystery film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night in the US?

In the Heat of the Night streams on History Vault and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is In the Heat of the Night?

In the Heat of the Night runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Is In the Heat of the Night suitable for kids?

In the Heat of the Night is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19671h 49mCrime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller

In the Heat of the Night

Name: In the Heat of the Night
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1967-08-02
Duration: 109 min

They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.

African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.

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In the Heat of the Night at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: History Vault and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 1,308 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch In the Heat of the Night tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 49m.
It is included with History Vault and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 1,308 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about In the Heat of the Night

Is In the Heat of the Night scary?: MyCinema has not rated In the Heat of the Night for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and mystery film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night in the US?: In the Heat of the Night streams on History Vault and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is In the Heat of the Night?: In the Heat of the Night runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is In the Heat of the Night suitable for kids?: In the Heat of the Night is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.