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Heat Lightning

7.219341h 3mMovieCrimeDrama

Olga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger sister Myra. When two escaped criminals stop for a bite to eat, Olga is reminded of the past she left behind.

DirectorMervyn LeRoy
WritersBrown Holmes·Warren Duff
ProducerSamuel Bischoff

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mervyn LeRoy

AMAline MacMahon
Aline MacMahon
Olga
ADAnn Dvorak
Ann Dvorak
Myra
PFPreston Foster
Preston Foster
George
LTLyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot
Jeff
GFGlenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell
Mrs. Tifton
FMFrank McHugh
Frank McHugh
Frank
RDRuth Donnelly
Ruth Donnelly
Mrs. Ashton-Ashley
TNTheodore Newton
Theodore Newton
Steve Laird
WRWillard Robertson
Willard Robertson
Everett Marshall
HBHarry C. Bradley
Harry C. Bradley
'Popsy'
JDJames Durkin
James Durkin
The Sheriff
JDJane Darwell
Jane Darwell
Gladys

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Heat Lightning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Heat Lightning?

Heat Lightning isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Heat Lightning on Netflix?

No, Heat Lightning is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Heat Lightning on Amazon Prime Video?

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Heat Lightning isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.