FEATURE FILM

Heart of the Beast

7.3/10
TMDB389 votes
2026Original: English101 min

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont 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.

Genres: Adventure, Thriller
Cast: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Justin Melnick, Shaun DeZern

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Heart of the Beast

Survival depends on their bond.

Heart of the Beast (2026) is a film in the adventure, thriller genres. Directed by David Ayer. The cast includes Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Justin Melnick.

Released
2026-09-19
Original language
English
Runtime
101 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Wild Chickens Productions, Temple Hill Entertainment, Domain Entertainment, GulfStream Pictures, Kino World
Directors
David Ayer
Writers
Cameron Alexander

Heart of the Beast cast & characters

Audience reviews

7.3/10 from 389 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

dumasori

TMDB member review

Brave, emotional, and beautiful I had the opportunity to watch this movie before its official release, experiencing the premiere early. The film is gripping, and several scenes had me on the edge of my seat. The direction is excellent, and Brad Pitt's performance is outstanding. Although the story is set in Alaska, most of the shooting took place in New Zealand, showcasing a beautiful wilderness. The…

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Brave, emotional, and beautiful I had the opportunity to watch this movie before its official release, experiencing the premiere early. The film is gripping, and several scenes had me on the edge of my seat. The direction is excellent, and Brad Pitt's performance is outstanding. Although the story is set in Alaska, most of the shooting took place in New Zealand, showcasing a beautiful wilderness. The emotional scenes were well-executed, making it easy to relate to the protagonist. Not to mention, the dog also did a fantastic job. Overall, it is a great watch. While the survival concept isn't new, this is one of the most well-executed films in the genre.

Manuel São Bento

TMDB member review

Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/heart-of-the-beast-2026-david-ayer-finds-his-gentlest-film-yet-in-a-dogs-steady-gaze/ Rating: B HEART OF THE BEAST sends Brad Pitt and his real-life canine co-star(s) into New Zealand's wilderness for a survival story you've essentially seen before: man and dog, cold and hunger, one obstacle after another. What saves it is restraint. David Ayer lets his…

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Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/heart-of-the-beast-2026-david-ayer-finds-his-gentlest-film-yet-in-a-dogs-steady-gaze/ Rating: B HEART OF THE BEAST sends Brad Pitt and his real-life canine co-star(s) into New Zealand's wilderness for a survival story you've essentially seen before: man and dog, cold and hunger, one obstacle after another. What saves it is restraint. David Ayer lets his camera simply sit with two creatures who trust each other completely, and set against absolutely gorgeous landscapes, that trust becomes genuinely moving. Predictable, formulaic, and I cried anyway.

Zeus

TMDB member review

10/10 stars review ratings from me. As always Brad really nail it .. and he didn't even look like he is trying hard. Its just comes naturally for him to be ex vet.. special forces the usuals. But then again it is not a military movie . it's the effect and side effects.The cinematographic is stunning and although it is not the actual wild forest of Alaska. But it did the trick and still looks stunning. t manage to…

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10/10 stars review ratings from me. As always Brad really nail it .. and he didn't even look like he is trying hard. Its just comes naturally for him to be ex vet.. special forces the usuals. But then again it is not a military movie . it's the effect and side effects.The cinematographic is stunning and although it is not the actual wild forest of Alaska. But it did the trick and still looks stunning. t manage to make yo glued to your seat and mesmerized by the journey .. the forest , river and of course the great and high mountains above. Paired with excellent story telling and the acting from Mr Pitt it just jive in almost every angle.Nature , dogs and aman thats all it is being presented to you for more and one hour plus. It is a journey worth watching escpially if you are an out door hiking person. You gonna love it .Finally a master piece ... emotions and bonding all in one hour plus watch its all worth it.

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What is Heart of the Beast about?

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont 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.

Who stars in Heart of the Beast?

Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Justin Melnick, Shaun DeZern. See the cast cards above for character names.

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