Heart of the Beast Screening
A survival thriller about a special forces officer and his combat dog is coming to Hailsham Pavilion. The film, directed by David Ayer, stars Brad Pitt and has received positive reviews from critics.
Dir: David Ayer
Cast: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Justin Melnick, Shaun DeZern
101 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 12A · English
IMDb 7.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · TMDB 7.3/10 · Trakt 79%
On Friday, 13 November 2026, the Hailsham Pavilion in Hailsham will host a screening of Heart of the Beast, a 2026 American survival thriller film directed by David Ayer. The film tells the story of Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, who find themselves stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. Together, they must fight for survival against the elements. The film stars Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, and Anna Lambe, and has a runtime of 101 minutes.
The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, with an approval rating of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 66 out of 100 on Metacritic. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 7.5/10, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 7.3/10 from 362 users, and on Trakt, it has a rating of 79% from 2005 users.
Viewers have also responded positively to the film, with many praising the stunning cinematography and the emotional bond between James and his dog. Some have noted that the film's simplicity and focus on the relationship between the two main characters make it a compelling watch. Tickets or details for the screening are available with the button beside this article. The screening will run until Tuesday, 17 November 2026, with a subtitled screening for the hard of hearing on the final day.
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What viewers say
adampurvis · 4/10
Walked out after 30min. Clunky dialogue. Dog and Brad Pitt surviving the crash was stupid so I left. Half the intro was B roll of flying around in a Cessna. Boring! Cringe and obvious foreshadowing to have him reading The Road some people probably think this is smart but its really not it's so lazy Insane this has 90% on rotten tomatoes ppl just love Brad Pitt I guess even if he has wooden dialogue
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GoPrayer · 8/10
This film brought me complete peace through its simplicity. No busy storylines or many characters to follow, just the deep bond of friendship between James and his dog, combined with beautiful atmospheric shots. Of course, there were also the necessary moments of suspense, but the power of pure focus and simplicity truly stood out here."
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kelvin_pablo_4f8889 · 8/10
Lindo filme, traz uma bela mensagem sobre os nossos braços companheiros 🤍🐶
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jarvis-17023743 · 6/10
Et dire que mon chien ne répond même pas quand je l'appelle. On est pas prêt de survivre lui et moi dans la forêt.
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CalmovieMunn · 8/10
Saw the dog on screen, swallowed hard, and knew I was in for it. The last 20 minutes? A little continuous weeping under my cap, but I felt relieved when I heard people sniffling and saw tears shining on their faces. Genuinely, the dog's performance is mind-bogglingly good, and Brad Pitt is good too. Did the fighting of different levels of CGI animals, the sheer volume of aspirin taken and the invincibility of the main character draw me out of…
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jarvis-16041236 · 9/10
Película que no se puede criticar objetivamente sino subjetivamente, que si has tenido alguna vez una mascota que hayas conectado y sentido algo vas a empatizar demasiado, y se te escapará alguna lagrimilla que otra.
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ambrudenell1 · 7/10
Stripped back survival tale with a gut punch ending. Ayer's lean survival thriller first shines through Mauro Fiore's stunning cinematography, with the sweeping New Zealand landscapes feeling both majestic and merciless. The film looks spectacular even if some other elements are a little more rote. The stripped-back style and somewhat minimalist dialogue keeps the focus tight but also leads to uneven pacing, with stretches of hiking that can…
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angelo_calo__1b2302 · 8/10
Un film per chi ama i ns amici a quattro zampe, che fa riflettere su quanto si possa amare un cane e su quanto un cane possa amare il suo padrone
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