Brad Pitt's latest survival thriller, Heart of the Beast, has officially made its way to home viewing. After being pulled from over 2,200 theaters, the film is now available to rent or buy on major VOD platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. For fans who missed it on the big screen, this is the perfect chance to catch one of Pitt's most physically demanding roles yet.
The movie reunites Pitt with director David Ayer, who previously helmed the WWII tank drama Fury. While Heart of the Beast got off to a slow start at the box office, strong word-of-mouth helped it claw its way to $188 million worldwide against an $82 million budget. That's a respectable haul that likely saved it from flop status. Now, with its theatrical run wrapped, the film is poised to find an even bigger audience at home.
What is Heart of the Beast about?
Written by Cameron Alexander, Heart of the Beast is not based on a true story, despite some rumors. The film stars Pitt as James Belmont, a Special Forces veteran who survives a harrowing plane crash and finds himself stranded in the Alaskan wilderness with his combat dog, Odin. Together, they must battle the elements and fight for survival in a brutal, unforgiving landscape. The official synopsis promises an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend.
Joining Pitt is Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, known for his roles in the Spider-Man and Invincible universes. The film has resonated with audiences, earning an 84% critics score and a stellar 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. That kind of audience approval suggests Heart of the Beast could become a word-of-mouth hit on streaming, much like Pitt's other recent projects.
Brad Pitt's busy slate
Pitt shows no signs of slowing down. Last year, he teamed up with Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski for F1: The Movie, which became the highest-grossing film of his career. It's been in the Apple TV top 10 for over 300 days. Later this month, Pitt will reunite with Quentin Tarantino for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to his Oscar-winning role in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Directed by David Fincher, that film hits IMAX before streaming exclusively on Netflix in December.
With so much on his plate, Heart of the Beast serves as a reminder of Pitt's versatility. Whether he's racing cars, fighting in WWII, or surviving the Alaskan wild, he remains one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. If you're looking for a gripping thriller to stream this weekend, Heart of the Beast is now just a click away.
For more on the latest thrillers hitting theaters and streaming, check out our list of the most anticipated thrillers coming soon, or dive into Netflix's most anticipated thrillers. And if you're a fan of book adaptations, don't miss our ranking of the best book-based thrillers.
