White Heat
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, and Plex Channel.
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White Heat (1949) Official Trailer - James Cagney Movie
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Frequently asked questions about White Heat
Where can I watch White Heat in the United States?
White Heat is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, and Plex Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch White Heat for free?
White Heat streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome and Plex Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for White Heat?
White Heat scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in White Heat?
White Heat stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly, and Steve Cochran. Raoul Walsh is the director.
How long is White Heat?
White Heat runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
When did White Heat come out?
White Heat was released on September 2, 1949.
Which studio made White Heat?
White Heat was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for White Heat?
White Heat was made on a budget of $1,300,000.
How much did White Heat make at the box office?
White Heat grossed $3,483,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,300,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.