In the Heat of the Night
Director: Norman Jewison
"They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it."
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.
Where to Watch
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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
In brief
In the Heat of the Night (1967) is a crime, drama, mystery film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,290 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 49min. You can stream it on: History Vault, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night online?
In the Heat of the Night is available on the following streaming services: History Vault, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night runs 109 minutes (1h 49min).
What rating does In the Heat of the Night have?
In the Heat of the Night has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,290 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is In the Heat of the Night from?
In the Heat of the Night was released in 1967.
