Survival depends on their bond.
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.
Heart of the Beast (2026) is a adventure and thriller film directed by David Ayer, released on September 19, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe and Justin Melnick. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 329 ratings.
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Brad Pitt
as James Belmont
J.K. Simmons
as Watkins
Anna Lambe
as Amber
Justin Melnick
as Military Soldier
Shaun DeZern
as Military Soldier
Directed by David Ayer, written by Cameron Alexander, produced by David Ayer, Olivia Hamilton and Marty Bowen.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 329 ratings.
**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…
Reviewed on September 19, 2026
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…
Reviewed on September 26, 2026
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…
Reviewed on September 27, 2026
Anyone remember "One Man and His Dog" on the telly? Well instead of a sheepdog, this introduces us to "Odin" - an highly trained military canine that's clearly had a fairly torrid time and is now in the care of his ertswhile sergeant "James" (Brad Pitt). "James" has his own little Cessna and loves nothing more than to set off into the Alaskan wilderness to get back to nature. He, too, is not without his wartime…
Reviewed on September 30, 2026
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The main cast of Heart of the Beast (2026) includes Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Justin Melnick and Shaun DeZern. The film was directed by David Ayer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Heart of the Beast was released on September 19, 2026 and runs for 1h 41m.
Heart of the Beast (2026) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 329 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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