Movie
Heart of the Beast
2026 • PG-13
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.
Content advisory
LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships
Unrated
Language
moderate — Moderate bad language is heard, including the phrase 'son of a bitch' and milder terms such as 'asshole', 'shit', 'goddamn', and 'hell'.
Mature Themes
mild — The film includes occasional upsetting scenes in which characters deal with physical and emotional struggles, including post-traumatic stress disorder linked to experiences in war zones.
Scary/Intense Content
moderate — The film contains threat and horror elements including characters being stalked by wolves, facing the risk of a bear attack, and other dangers like falling from heights and drowning. There is an intense plane crash sequence and occasional medical episodes caused by a heart condition, creating sustained tense and frightening moments.
Sexual Content & Nudity
none — No sexual content or nudity are reported in the source material.
Substance Use
mild — A man is repeatedly shown taking pills for his heart condition. Adults drink alcohol and discuss their beer preferences. No depiction of smoking is specifically detailed but alcohol use is clearly shown.
Violence & Gore
moderate — The film shows physical violence including a man and a dog attacked by wolves who bite and tear them. Animals are stabbed with a knife and spear, though visual details are limited. There are stylised flashbacks showing explosions, gunfire, and a person on fire. Bloody injuries with some medical treatment are depicted, including a compound fracture and a bite wound, often shown with limited visual detail and dark lighting.