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)

4 days ago

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

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Mark Kermode

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Sep 30, 2026

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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Mae Abdulbaki

Pajiba

1 day ago

On the surface, it looks like a harrowing, impactful journey through the wilderness, but it needed a lot more effort to fill in the thin outline of its story.

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Philip Concannon

The Skinny

3 days ago

4/5

Having already established a memorable canine companionship in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood…, Brad Pitt again has a tangible chemistry with his four-legged co-star.

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Troy Ribeiro

Free Press Journal (India)

3 days ago

3.5/ 5

Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt, is an emotional survival adventure about a retired Special Forces officer and his military dog Odin stranded in the Alaskan wilderness. Despite predictable dangers...

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Chris W

23 min ago

This movie is the best!!! A heart felt journey, with a war veteran and his war dog. An incredible movie to watch. Go watch it. It’s worth it, by far.

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plant1956

35 min ago

heart of the beast was a great movie. Brad Pitt never disappoints. The dog was amazing

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RickE

44 min ago

Because Odin and GSD’s in general are bad@..

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tierra

1 hr ago

Great story great action! Even pulled at my heart

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Deb

1 hr ago

Heart of the Beast is an absolute MUST-SEE! ❤️🐾 Brad Pitt delivers a phenomenal performance, and the connection between him and Odin, his four-legged companion, is nothing short of remarkable. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat while pulling at your heartstrings! It beautifully captures the unwavering loyalty, unconditional love, and unbreakable bond between a person and their pet. The cinematography is absolutely breathtaking! Alaska’s stunning scenery only reinforced why it’s on our bucket list! Thank you, Brad Pitt, for producing such a powerful, heartfelt film that truly captures the extraordinary connection we share with our animals. A beautiful reminder that their love and loyalty are unlike anything else. ❤️🐕🏔️ Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Connie

2 hrs ago

Brad not making it’ Odin didn’t die’ I would have been more upset if he didn’t make it’😔

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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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