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Where to watch White Heat (1949) tonight

White Heat (1949) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.7 from 569 TMDB members. A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.

Runtime
1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released
September 2, 1949
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 from 569 votes
Director
Raoul Walsh
Starring
James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is White Heat?
White Heat is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is White Heat rated?
White Heat is rated NR in the US.
Is White Heat a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream White Heat?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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