Heart of the Beast (2026)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Heart of the Beast is in cinemas in Canada now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
What the audience says
Heart of the Beast is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 267 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 101-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. It's in theatres in Canada now — best caught on the big screen.
The reviews lean clearly positive. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of English adventure with thriller threaded through, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 267 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
David Ayer
Cast
When is Heart of the Beast coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Heart of the Beast is in its theatrical run in Canada, released 2026-09-25. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Canada
Availability as of Oct 11, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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