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Taking the Heat

5.019931h 31mPGMovieActionThrillerTV Movie

When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the police. A cop is ordered to bring him to the court, but before they get there they have to deal with several attacks from killers.

DirectorTom Mankiewicz
WritersGary Hoffman·Dan Gordon
ProducersGary Hoffman·Neal Israel

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Cast · Directed by Tom Mankiewicz

TGTony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn
Michael
LWLynn Whitfield
Lynn Whitfield
Carolyn Hunter
GSGeorge Segal
George Segal
Kepler
WPWill Patton
Will Patton
Hadley
PBPeter Boyle
Peter Boyle
Judge
JGJoe Grifasi
Joe Grifasi
Lou Valentine
AAAlan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Tommy Canard
GGGreg Germann
Greg Germann
Asst. D.A. Kennedy
RYRachel York
Rachel York
Susan
ACAlex Carter
Alex Carter
Muff
EMEddie Mekka
Eddie Mekka
Barbaro
PLPaul Lazar
Paul Lazar
Chucky

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Taking the Heat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Taking the Heat?

Taking the Heat isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Taking the Heat on Netflix?

No, Taking the Heat is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Taking the Heat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Taking the Heat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Taking the Heat for free?

Taking the Heat isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Taking the Heat?

Taking the Heat hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 25, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.