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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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

4 hrs ago

Brad is definitely second banana.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

1 day ago

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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Nikki Gemmell

The Australian

2 days ago

3/5

There are shades of Inarritu’s The Revenant in it, but it’s not nearly as searching or profound. There’s not much to the story, it’s not psychologically complex.

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Tom Santilli

Movie Show Plus

6 min ago

C

There's nothing particularly wrong with "Heart of the Beast," but there isn't anything new either.

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Brian Viner

Daily Mail (UK)

2 hrs ago

4/5

The scenery is divine and the camerawork spectacular. Moreover, as a simple tale of a man and his best friend, it’s stirring stuff.

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Swaroop Kodur

The Federal

2 hrs ago

Heart of the Beast is sentimental and surprisingly devoid of a grander purpose for such a major movie, but it hits home with heart and conviction. And if you are a dog lover, it is sure to stay with you.

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Nora H

39 min ago

Great movie! Definitely worth seeing. Brad Pitt does not disappoint.

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PQ

49 min ago

The plot and scene sequencing was well thought out. The movie moved along at a good pace and kept you engaged. It was definitely worth the time. See you at the movies.

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Azi

1 hr ago

Super heart pounding and overall awesome

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Jonathan

1 hr ago

i was great survivial film

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John

1 hr ago

The. Obie was super great! Sad ending but wonderful. The sound is super loud, we sat clear at top by the speakers! WOW

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Heart of the Beast

1 hr ago

Brad Pitt and Odin were perfect. Bring tissues! Best movie I’ve seen in a long time.

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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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