Heart of the Beast (2026)
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Heart of the Beast is in cinemas in France 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 stands out as one of the better-rated English films around at the moment. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 228 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 101-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. It's in theatres in France 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. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 228 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
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? | TP · 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 France, released 2026-09-23. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 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 France
Availability as of 6 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
