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The Heat 2013

“They're just trying to stay alive long enough to kill each other.”

★ 6.6/10 · 4,200 votes R ActionComedyCrime Released
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What is The Heat?

The film "The Heat" is a comedy-drama that brings together two vastly different law enforcement officers. FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is known for her methodical approach to investigations and has a reputation for excellence.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
117 minutes
Release date
Jun 27, 2013
Original language
EN
Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Studios
Chernin Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, Ingenious Media
Budget
$43,000,000
Revenue
$229,930,771
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Overview

The film "The Heat" is a comedy-drama that brings together two vastly different law enforcement officers. FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is known for her methodical approach to investigations and has a reputation for excellence. In contrast, Boston P.D.'s Shannon Mullins is described as foul-mouthed and having a short fuse, relying on her gut instinct and street smarts to solve cases. Both agents are portrayed as individuals who have never had a partner or a friend. The synopsis reveals that these two officers are brought together to work on a case involving a ruthless individual, and as a result, they form an unlikely friendship. The film's storyline revolves around the partnership and the contrasting personalities of the two main characters.

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Should you watch it?

“An uptight FBI agent and a foul-mouthed Boston cop team up to take down a drug lord.”

Reasons to watch
  • features two wildly incompatible law officers
  • action-packed buddy dynamic
Keep in mind
  • contains crude language and intense situations
  • characters start out unable to stand each other

Watch it if you enjoy buddy-cop comedies featuring contrasting law enforcement partners.

The film is rated R and includes mature content and strong language.

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When was The Heat released?

The film was released in the United States on June 28, 2013.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film spans action, comedy, and crime genres.

Who are the main characters?

The main characters are FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn and Boston police officer Shannon Mullins.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

What brings the two main characters together?

They join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord.