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Body Heat

R19811h 53mLawrence Kasdan
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 77

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"As the temperature rises, the suspense begins."

During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.

ThrillerCrime
PrisonInfidelityFloridaSmokingFemme FataleMurderNo Air ConditioningNeo-noirErotic ThrillerHeatwave

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Frequently asked questions

What is Body Heat (1981) about?

During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.

Who stars in Body Heat?

Body Heat stars William Hurt (Ned Racine), Kathleen Turner (Matty Walker), Richard Crenna (Edmund Walker), Ted Danson (Peter Lowenstein), J.A. Preston (Oscar Grace). The film was directed by Lawrence Kasdan.

How long is Body Heat?

Body Heat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Body Heat worth watching?

Body Heat holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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