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The Heat

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FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence -- and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected -- buddies.
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Critics Consensus

The Heat is predictable, but Melissa McCarthy is reliably funny and Sandra Bullock proves a capable foil.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator Sep 5, 2018
This is a disappointment as, ultimately, the stars' chemistry just can't see off the lazy, sloppy formulaic execution. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland Jan 6, 2014
McCarthy's an actress who needs a foil, and for now Bullock is more than good enough. I just wish these two had found each other 10 years ago. Go to Full Review Max Kyburz Film Comment Magazine Nov 4, 2013
An all-female buddy cop movie that, for all its flaws, amounts to one of the ballsier attempts at the genre. Go to Full Review Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 15, 2026
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Had Feig cut down about 40 or more minutes in the editing room, he actually may have transformed this into something with more energy and axed most of the DOA jokes but, the way it is, this lifeless piece bobs and sinks. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Mar 18, 2026
3/5
‘an amusing cop movie parody from a female perspective…’ Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Oct 17, 2024
2/5
That star power pair should be enough, but it's not. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alyssa B @alyunlivre Oct 11, 2026 Honestly, it’s a good movie to watch when you just want to pass the time. It made me laugh and brought out a range of emotions, but it’s certainly not the best film out there. Melissa and Sandra are two of my favorite actresses, and I love seeing them share the screen. I’d say it’s worth watching at least once in your life! See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 14, 2026 The Heat = a *3.5* star Movie! See more P H @Fozzie Aug 31, 2026 I found the movie started to grind after about 30 mins. The characters were typical stereotypes but way over-acted. Melissa McCarthy was always angry and I spent the 90 mins thinking I would have fired her ass before the movie even started. Bullock plays an narcissistic idiot but the shtick feels tired 30 minutes in. Both actors can do much better but blame the writing and direction; not them. Great for 16 year olds. See more William W @RT19493452 Aug 22, 2026 A riot. These gals work well together. Perfect balance of swearing and prudishness. Love it See more Melissa M @Lisey May 14, 2026 It's always awesome to see female protagonists. Female actresses playing the lead roles in action movies. Like most modern day action comedies there's a lot of gratuitous language, sex, & language. Even the music has gratuitous language. Sara & Shannon do make a badass team. There were some moments of hilarity. Like when Sara & Shannon we're doing surveillance at the club. When they met for the first time. When they get drunk at the bar & get their freak on. There's no denying that Sandra Bullock & Melissa McCarthy have great comedic timing & can be beyond LOL. Melissa McCarthy & Sandra Bullock could definitely fit into the action hero category. If you like trash talking comedies. And you'll like this movie. See more Raquel E @raquelea May 14, 2026 A fun enough character dynamic helps carry the film, though uneven humor and a familiar structure limit its overall impact. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Feig

Director

Sandra Bullock

Sarah Ashburn

Melissa McCarthy

Shannon Mullins

Demián Bichir

Hale

Marlon Wayans

Levy

Michael Rapaport

Jason Mullins

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Synopsis FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence -- and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected -- buddies.
Director
Paul Feig
Producer
Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Screenwriter
Katie Dippold
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox, Chernin Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Violence|Pervasive Language|Strong Crude Content)
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 28, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$159.6M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Stereo
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