Is The Big Heat scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Big Heat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Big Heat in the US?

The Big Heat streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Big Heat?

The Big Heat runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Is The Big Heat suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Big Heat in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19531h 29mCrime / Thriller

The Big Heat

Name: The Big Heat
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1953-10-14
Duration: 89 min

A hard cop and a soft dame.

After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.

TMDB audience score

Based on 583 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

MyCinema quick facts

The Big Heat at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 29m

At 1h 29m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 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 583 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Big Heat tonight

It is a short one: 1h 29m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core 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 583 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Big Heat

Is The Big Heat scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Big Heat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Big Heat in the US?: The Big Heat streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Big Heat?: The Big Heat runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Is The Big Heat suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Big Heat in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.