Drug War vs Heat
Heat has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.9/10 for Drug War). Drug War is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 50m. Heat is the older of the two (1995 against 2012). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Drug War
Heat| Drug War | Heat | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 1995 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 2h 50m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Johnnie To | Michael Mann |
| Main cast | Philip Keung Ho-Man, Lo Hoi-Pang, Li Guangjie, Michelle Ye Xuan, Louis Koo | Amy Brenneman, Jon Voight, Wes Studi, Natalie Portman, Robert De Niro |
Synopsis
Drug War
A drug cartel boss is arrested in a raid and coerced into betraying his former accomplices as part of an undercover operation.
Heat
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.