In the Heat of the Night

Name: In the Heat of the Night
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1967-08-02
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 7.7

1967 · Movie · PG-13 · 109 min · ★ 7.7 · 86% critics

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A Philadelphia police detective is arrested on suspicion of murder in a tense small-town South, forcing a reluctant alliance with the local police chief. As they investigate through every layer of the community, racial hostility and personal pride collide—turning the case into a fight for truth and basic respect.

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Years: 1967
Release date: 1967-08-02
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 109 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 86/100
TMDB rating: 7.7/10 (1,245 votes)
Box office: $24,379,978
Budget: $2,000,000

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You’ll like this if you want an absorbing murder mystery shaped by big social tensions and two intense leads in conflict, not just clues; Not for you if heavy, uncomfortable themes feel like too much, or if you mainly want a straightforward procedural like Mississippi Burning or Bad Day at Black Rock.

Pros: powerful race-focused mystery; standout lead performances; tense small-town atmosphere | Cons: heavy themes throughout; some character focus shifts; mystery can feel secondary