Movie

Heat Lightning

“"I just killed a rat!"”

★ 7.2(18)19341h 3m

Heat Lightning is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Heat Lightning

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Release date: 1934-03-01
Runtime: 1h 3m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About Heat Lightning

Heat Lightning is a 1934 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Aline MacMahon, Ann Dvorak and Preston Foster. It has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Heat Lightning in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Aline MacMahon

Olga

Ann Dvorak

Myra

Preston Foster

George

Lyle Talbot

Jeff

Glenda Farrell

Mrs. Tifton

Frank McHugh

Frank

Ruth Donnelly

Mrs. Ashton-Ashley

Theodore Newton

Steve Laird

Willard Robertson

Everett Marshall

Harry C. Bradley

'Popsy'

James Durkin

The Sheriff

Jane Darwell

Gladys

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Heat Lightning in Canada?+

In Canada, Heat Lightning is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Heat Lightning on Netflix?+

Heat Lightning is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Heat Lightning?+

Heat Lightning has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who stars in Heat Lightning?+

Heat Lightning stars Aline MacMahon, Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot and Glenda Farrell.

When did Heat Lightning come out?+

Heat Lightning is a 1934 movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

What genre is Heat Lightning?+

Heat Lightning is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Heat Lightning?+

Heat Lightning was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.