Body Heat

"As the temperature rises, the suspense begins."

Aug 28 1981 R 1h 53m
Crime, Drama, Romance

In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.

Plot

Ned Racine is a seedy small town lawyer in Florida. During a searing heatwave he's picked up by married Matty Walker. A passionate affair commences but it isn't long before they realise the only thing standing in their way is Matty's rich husband Edmund. A plot hatches to kill him but will they pull it off?

Written by

Lawrence Kasdan

Directed by

Lawrence Kasdan

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Ladd Company

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
41,697
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA