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In the Heat of the Night (1967): movie guide
In the Heat of the Night (1967) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery running about 109 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 1,324 votes. Notable cast includes Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1967-08-02
- Runtime: 109 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1967-08-02
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What is In the Heat of the Night about?
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 highlights
In the Heat of the Night features Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Larry Gates, James Patterson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1967-08-02. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (1,324 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover In the Heat of the Night on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is In the Heat of the Night?
- In the Heat of the Night is listed as Crime, Drama, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is In the Heat of the Night?
- In the Heat of the Night runs about 109 minutes.
- Who stars in In the Heat of the Night?
- Cast highlights include Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Larry Gates, James Patterson.
- Does Cinema Box stream In the Heat of the Night?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
