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Heat Wave

2008 · 95 min Drama Thriller TV Movie
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

When Germany is hit by a drought, the Ruhr area is threatened with the collapse of drinking water. Meteorologist Martina Fechner is appointed head of the crisis team, but has to recognize that her colleagues see the crisis as an opportunity for their own career. When even highly toxic germs are discovered in a reservoir, the region is also threatened by a plague.

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Original Title Die Hitzewelle - Keiner kann entkommen
Year 2008
Country Germany
Genre Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Director Gregor Schnitzler
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (6 votes)

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Heat Wave is an acquired taste at 4.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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