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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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

11 hrs 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

12 hrs 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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Jake Wilson

Sydney Morning Herald

13 hrs ago

1.5/5

Jared Michael Fry’s score errs on the side of schmaltz, with solo piano passages that resemble the kind of thing you expect to hear when the bank puts you on hold.

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Maxance Vincent

Loud and Clear Reviews

11 hrs ago

2/5

It’s heartwarming until it isn’t, especially when it’s clear none of the characters will feel tangible and complex.

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Alejandro Alemán

El Universal

15 hrs ago

This film tells a story that makes it clear that the language of dogs, the very nature of canines, is love. [Full review in Spanish]

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Kenneth P

3 hrs ago

This movie was so touching, I had to check whether it was inspired by a true story. This movie follows a soldier and his dog trying to survive being lost in the woods after their plane goes down. As you can imagine, crazy things happen after that. This movie was well done, the ending is very moving

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arlene

4 hrs ago

Amazing movie about the love between a man and his dog and loyalty

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AJ Maples

5 hrs ago

Good watch. It had a great balance of adventure and the very real dangers that come with being stranded in the wilderness. I was hoping for a better ending, though.

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Patrick

5 hrs ago

Tear jerker from start to finish. Elite acting from Brad Pitt. Fantastic story writing, cinematography, scenery, wardrobe, atmosphere… Oden was magnificent. A love story, devoid of lust and cheap dopamine - a true gem in modern times. If you love your pet more than you love people this will resonate deeply.

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Laura L

5 hrs ago

This movie is a story of true love and loyalty. A bond that only pet lovers would understand. Truly amazing and heart felt.

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Big Law

7 hrs ago

was little cheesy throughout the movie but the ending was good

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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
Runtime: 1h 41m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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