In the Heat of the Night
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.
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Trailers and promos
Official Trailer
TCM Big Screen Classics 55th Anniversary Spot
Detective Tibbs Outsmarts the Coroner | In the Heat of the Night (1967) | TCM
"I'm A Police Officer"
Train Station Scene
Autopsy Scene
Mr. Tibbs Slaps Endicott
Laurence Fishburne on IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
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Frequently asked questions about In the Heat of the Night
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night in the United States?
In the Heat of the Night is available to stream on History Vault, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch In the Heat of the Night for free?
In the Heat of the Night streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night stars Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Peter Whitney, and Lee Grant. Norman Jewison is the director.
How long is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
When did In the Heat of the Night come out?
In the Heat of the Night was released on August 2, 1967.
Which studio made In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night was produced by United Artists and The Mirisch Company in the United States.
What was the budget for In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
How much did In the Heat of the Night make at the box office?
In the Heat of the Night grossed $27,379,978 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.
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