Heat Wave is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. Availability checked 22 June 2026.
Where to watch Heat Wave
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Hideo Gosha
- Release date
- 1991-02-09
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Bandai Visual
About Heat Wave
Heat Wave is a 1991 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Hideo Gosha, starring Kanako Higuchi, Tatsuya Nakadai and Keiko Oginome. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Heat Wave in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Rin Jyoshima lost her father to death-by-gambling; years later, she's grown up in the Kosugi household and has fallen victim to gambling herself.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Heat Wave in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Heat Wave on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.
Is Heat Wave on Netflix?+
Heat Wave is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.
How long is Heat Wave?+
Heat Wave has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in Heat Wave?+
Heat Wave stars Kanako Higuchi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiko Oginome, Masahiro Motoki and Rino Katase.
When did Heat Wave come out?+
Heat Wave is a 1991 movie directed by Hideo Gosha.
What genre is Heat Wave?+
Heat Wave is Drama and Crime film.
Who directed Heat Wave?+
Heat Wave was directed by Hideo Gosha.
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