Heart of the Beast

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Heart of the Beast

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After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces veteran James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

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A rigorously entertaining adventure story told through a spartan script and memorable set pieces, Heart of the Beast pays rousing tribute to man's best friend.

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Heart of the Beast is a thrilling wilderness journey about a man and his best friend, balancing its rugged, testosterone-driven edge with emotional heft that resonates.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

1 day ago

This is a stirring story of canine courage and sacrifice that packs an unexpectedly powerful emotional punch.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

6 days ago

Brad is definitely second banana.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

Sep 28, 2026

There are moments when Heart of the Beast comes close to the familiar conventions of the survival genre, and some of its threats are more predictable than others. But the film’s sincerity is difficult to resist.

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Armond White

National Review

4 hrs ago

Pitt and Ayers give us a repetitive, breath-baiting workout, then lay on comfy, man-to-animal camaraderie that it redefines as man-and-beast kinship.

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Clement Tyler Obropta

Ithaca Times

3 days ago

If you didn't actually bother to shoot this in the Alaskan wilderness, then what are we even doing here?

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Matt Lynch

In Review Online

3 days ago

No wheels are being reinvented here, and rather Heart of the Beast remains largely content to do exactly what it says on the tin. To that end, it’s one of the best examples of its subgenre.

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Jeffrey

47 min ago

A greatly crafted movie.

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chris

1 hr ago

Amazing scenery, greatest dogs ever and Brad Pitt. What else does a human need?

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Jessica

1 hr ago

Such a great film! A rollercoaster of emotions from action, suspense, to heartache and humor. You'll be filled with inspiration to push through hard times. It gives a new meaning to "wholesome dog movie".

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David Adams

1 hr ago

got a bit slow at points but was heart warming, scary, sadden and uplifting.

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Lisa B

2 hrs ago

Great acting by Brad. Only 3 humans in the film and very little dialogue yet the film was amazing! I had to resist biting off my nails for most of the movie. Bring tissues!

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Dori

2 hrs ago

Loved how close the dog and actor were. I had to close my eyes for a few scenes.

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Synopsis

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces veteran James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

Director: David Ayer
Producer: Olivia Hamilton, Marty Bowen, David Ayer, Brad Pitt
Screenwriter: Cameron Alexander
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Wild Chickens Productions, Crave Films, Plan B Entertainment, Temple Hill Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Peril|Bloody/Injury Images|Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Action, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 2026, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.0M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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