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In the Heat of the Night

“They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.”

★ 7.7(1,258)19671h 49m

In the Heat of the Night is streaming on MGM Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Norman Jewison
Release date: 1967-08-02
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $27,379,978
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists
Part of: Virgil Tibbs Trilogy

In the Heat of the Night — trailer

About In the Heat of the Night

In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Norman Jewison, starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Warren Oates. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,258 viewers. Below you can see where to watch In the Heat of the Night in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Virgil Tibbs

Rod Steiger

Police Chief Bill Gillespie

Warren Oates

Deputy Sam Wood

Peter Whitney

Deputy Courtney

Lee Grant

Mrs. Leslie Colbert

Anthony James

Ralph

William Schallert

Mayor Schubert

Scott Wilson

Harvey Oberst

Larry Gates

Eric Endicott

James Patterson

Mr. Purdy

Quentin Dean

Delores Purdy

Kermit Murdock

Henderson

Themes & keywords

small townsouthern usapolice chiefstolen moneyracial segregationracistthiefmurderyouth gangracismwhodunitpovertyfalse accusationspolice stationracial tension

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream In the Heat of the Night on MGM Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is In the Heat of the Night on Netflix?+

In the Heat of the Night is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on MGM Amazon Channel.

How long is In the Heat of the Night?+

In the Heat of the Night has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in In the Heat of the Night?+

In the Heat of the Night stars Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Peter Whitney and Lee Grant.

When did In the Heat of the Night come out?+

In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 movie directed by Norman Jewison.

What genre is In the Heat of the Night?+

In the Heat of the Night is Crime, Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed In the Heat of the Night?+

In the Heat of the Night was directed by Norman Jewison.