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Heart of the Beast
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David Ayer. With Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they a…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Heart of the Beast.
MoviHero lists September 19, 2026 as the release date for Heart of the Beast. David Ayer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Brad Pitt as James Belmont, J.K. Simmons as Watkins, Anna Lambe as Amber, Justin Melnick as Military Soldier. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 19, 2026
GenresAdventure · Thriller
Runtime1h 41m
DirectorDavid Ayer
CastBrad Pitt as James Belmont, J.K. Simmons as Watkins, Anna Lambe as Amber, Justin Melnick as Military Soldier
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Heart of the Beast right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Heart of the Beast runs 1h 41m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 373 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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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…”
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“Brave, emotional, and beautiful I had the opportunity to watch this movie before its official release, experiencing the premiere early.”
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“Anyone remember "One Man and His Dog" on the telly?”
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