In the Heat of the Night (1967) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
In the Heat of the Night (1967) — African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of… Streaming on f...
In the Heat of the Night (1967) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs
- Rod Steiger as Police Chief Bill Gillespie
- Warren Oates as Deputy Sam Wood
- Peter Whitney as Deputy Courtney
- Lee Grant as Mrs. Leslie Colbert
- Anthony James as Ralph
- William Schallert as Mayor Schubert
- Scott Wilson as Harvey Oberst
- Larry Gates as Eric Endicott
- James Patterson as Mr. Purdy
- Quentin Dean as Delores Purdy
- Kermit Murdock as Henderson
- Larry D. Mann as Watkins
- Matt Clark as Packy
- Beah Richards as Mama Caleba
Why Watch In the Heat of the Night?
The Vibe: In the Heat of the Night is a captivating and well-crafted crime and drama and mystery movie from 1967. Directed by Norman Jewison, and starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.7/10, In the Heat of the Night delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Crime landscape.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with drama elements, In the Heat of the Night deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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Where to Watch In the Heat of the Night
Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, History Vault, IndieFlix
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, History Vault, IndieFlix in the US.
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How long is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Is In the Heat of the Night worth watching?
In the Heat of the Night is a Crime, Drama film released in 1967 with a rating of 7.7/10. It is highly rated by audiences and critics alike.
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