Body Heat (1981)
Kernel Score: 76% · 664 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Crime
Released: 1981-08-28
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Body Heat
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
Body Heat parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Body Heat is an R-rated erotic thriller centered on an affair and a murder plot.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a murder plot hatched by the two lovers against the woman's husband.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — An erotic thriller built around an extramarital affair with explicit sexual content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- William Hurt as Ned Racine
- Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker
- Richard Crenna as Edmund Walker
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Body Heat FAQ
Is Body Heat good?
Body Heat has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 664 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Body Heat?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Body Heat OK for kids?
Body Heat is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Body Heat is an R-rated erotic thriller centered on an affair and a murder plot.
What movies are like Body Heat?
If you liked Body Heat, try Cape Fear, Key Largo, Bad Boys for Life and Cool Hand Luke.