Heart of the Beast

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

David Ayer

Producer:

David Ayer, Marty Bowen, Olivia Hamilton

Writer:

Cameron Alexander

Release Date:

Sep 25, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 41m

Synopsis

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer 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.

Cast

  • Brad Pitt
  • J.K. Simmons
  • Anna Lambe
Moviegoers are saying
This Brad Pitt survival drama about a veteran and his German Shepherd companion Odin has audiences completely divided - with many praising the unbreakable bond between man and dog while others joke that the canine actor delivers more convincing performances than some of the human cast. Veterans and dog lovers are finding themselves emotionally overwhelmed, while critics point to formulaic plotting and what some call 'militaristic propaganda wrapped in heartwarming sentiment.'
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Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.3
  • Sep 22, 2026

    the dog had more expressions and acting skills than Gal Gadot

    4.2K Likes
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    Sep 22, 2026

    Brad Pitt gonna win Best Supporting Actor while the dog takes Best Actor

    2.8K Likes
    alklku
    alklku
    Sep 23, 2026

    It’s not a great movie, but at least it’s an honest one. It features Brad Pitt, a very talented dog actor, some beautiful natural scenery, a story that is somewhat predictable and not particularly interesting, though easy to follow, and a lot of heartwarming sentiment,…

    1.8K Likes
    JackFolla
    JackFolla
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    Sep 22, 2026

    A freaking cat could never.

    1.5K Likes
    Geoff Ketchum
    Geoff Ketchum
    Sep 22, 2026

    stop 😭😭😭 putting 😭😭😭 dogs 😭😭😭 through emotional devastation 😭😭😭

    1.3K Likes
    nwols.
    nwols.
    Sep 26, 2026

    “I showed him war, but he has shown me  nothing but love”.

    1.1K Likes
    astrid
    astrid
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    Sep 21, 2026

    the writers room: what if he got attacked by CGI animal #4, while having heart attack #15?!

    1.1K Likes
    ethan
    ethan
    Sep 26, 2026

    I wish Brad Pitt cared as much about his kids as he does this dog. Wait, did I say that out loud?

    955 Likes
    Rose Rainmaker
    Rose Rainmaker
    Sep 23, 2026

    John Wick showed us what a man will go through for his dog. This one shows what a dog will go through for his man

    805 Likes
    Yashley
    Yashley

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Reviews

  • NI
    Nick Ihrig
    #actionpacked
    #intense
    #seeingitagain

    Incredible movie yall don’t miss out on this in theaters holy 🔥

    HA
    Holli Ronny Aiken

    really liked it!

    MF
    marzena frausto

    It is a good movie but sad. Love the dog.

  • HD
    Hayden Draper

    Best movie I have seen!

    PR
    Popeye Rocha

    my sister cried kinda loud

    BH
    Brian Holloway

    Brad Pitt nailed it again both he and Oden deserve an Oscar definitely pulls at your heart strings

  • SK
    Sheila Kramer

    It got my emotions going. It ends not the way you are expecting. Good movie.

    EH
    Ella Henson

    saddest movie ever

    BG
    Bob Goncalves

    Great but sac movie

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63
Sep 22, 2026

It never strays far from the formula, but while often predictable, occasionally implausible and sometimes even straight propaganda, it’s an effectively thrilling adventure and Pitt can shed a tear (actually, many) like the best of them.

Lindsey Bahr
The Associated Press
80
Sep 22, 2026

You couldn’t want much more from a one-man-and-his-dog survival tale. A very good movie about a very good boy.

Metacritic review by Olly Richards
Olly Richards
Empire
60
Sep 22, 2026

Director David Ayer is working with a fairly simple emotional range, and rather than try and complicate it, he grounds it in experiential filmmaking that is both visceral and sincere. The result is a story that, once it really gets going, becomes and stays involving, eventually reaching an emotional crescendo that still hits hard even if you can see it coming from a mile away. Heart of the Beast doesn't have many surprises up its sleeve, but you will certainly get what you came for.

Alex Harrison
Screen Rant

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Heart of the Beast come out in theaters?
September 25, 2026 is the release date.
Is Heart of the Beast (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Heart of the Beast (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 41min long.
What's Heart of the Beast (2026) about?
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer 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.
Who's the cast of Heart of the Beast (2026)?
  • Brad Pitt as James Belmont
  • J.K. Simmons
  • Anna Lambe
Who's the director behind Heart of the Beast (2026)?
David Ayer directed Heart of the Beast (2026).
Who produced Heart of the Beast (2026)?
David Ayer, Marty Bowen and Olivia Hamilton produced Heart of the Beast (2026).
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