White Heat (1949)
Kernel Score: 84% · 528 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1949-09-02
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch White Heat
- Stream: Fubo
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
White Heat parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that White Heat is a classic crime drama featuring a violent gangster, prison break, and shootouts.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes a prison break, heist, shootouts, and an explosion driven by a psychopathic criminal.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Raoul Walsh
Cast
- James Cagney as Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett
- Virginia Mayo as Verna Jarrett
- Edmond O'Brien as Vic Pardo
- Margaret Wycherly as Ma Jarrett
- Steve Cochran as 'Big Ed' Somers
- John Archer as Philip Evans
- Wally Cassell as 'Cotton' Valletti
- Fred Clark as Daniel Winston
- Paul Guilfoyle as Roy Parker (uncredited)
- Ford Rainey as Zuckie
White Heat FAQ
Is White Heat good?
White Heat has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch White Heat?
In the US you can stream White Heat on Fubo and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is White Heat OK for kids?
White Heat is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that White Heat is a classic crime drama featuring a violent gangster, prison break, and shootouts.
What movies are like White Heat?
If you liked White Heat, try The Night of the Hunter, Brute Force, A Perfect World and The Asphalt Jungle.