Body Heat

Body Heat is a 1981 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, who also wrote the screenplay. The movie stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, and Ted Danson. George Lucas served as producer and executive producer, with production handled by The Ladd Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment. The film was shot in Florida, specifically the Miami metropolitan area, and features music by composer John Barry.

The narrative is set in Florida and Miami. It is categorized as an erotic thriller and drama film, associated with the New Hollywood movement. The runtime is 113 minutes. The film was released on August 28, 1981, and distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment. It is available via video on demand. The production budget was 9,000,000, and the revenue reached 24,058,838.

Critical assessments include a Bechdel test evaluation. Review scores include an 8.1 rating, a 77/100 Metascore, and a 96% rating. The film holds an IMDb rating of 7.4 from 42,973 votes. It was rated R and nominated for one BAFTA Award, totaling six nominations. Keywords associated with the work include prison, infidelity, smoking, and femme fatale.