'Heartland': Everything to Know About the Cast, Plot, and Release Date of the Jessica Chastain Thriller

Published 11/04/2026, 3:10 AM EST

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Netflix is set to bring yet another fascinating thriller delight with its upcoming film, Heartland. Starring Jessica Chastain, the film follows a desperate search for a missing person in a town filled with old secrets, scandals, and unexpected revelations. And in this journey, the characters will find themselves caught up in a web of mystery and intrigue, which also promises to keep viewers hooked till the end.

Now, beore the film arrives on Netflix, here is everything to know the cast, plot, release date of Heartland.

Cast of Heartland

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Jessica Chastain as Misty Jones: Jessica Chastain is well known for her roles in Interstellar and The Martian

John Hawkes as Clark: He is well known for his roles in The Perfect Storm.

Carter Faith as Charlie Heart: Carter Faith is an American country music singer and songwriter. She plays the role of a rising country music singer in the film.

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Garrett Hedlund as Roy Combs: Garret Hedlund previously appeared in Friday Night Lights and Four Brothers.

Jennifer Nettles as Winnie Jo Lean: Jennifer Nettles is a famous singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer.

Ross Lynch as Jace: He is well known for his role in My Friend Dahmer.

Isabelle Kusman: She is a rising young talent featured across acclaimed movies such as Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza and Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans.

Wynn Everett: With a knack for making an impression, the seasoned actress is best known for playing Marvel villain Whitney Frost in Agent Carter, alongside recurring appearances in Sweet Magnolias and This Is Us.

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The film’s stacked cast is not its only highlight. Written by Shana Feste, the story brings together elements of music and mystery. 

Plot of Heartland

Heartland is written and directed by Shana Feste, who has previously worked on the 2010 film titled Country Strong, in which she explored the world of country music. Her new film, Heartland, on Netflix, focuses on retired country music legend Misty Jones, who comes out of seclusion to find someone. When her niece, who is a rising country singer, goes missing, Misty is forced to search for her while confronting her own past.

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During this musical journey to her hometown, Jones is set to come face to face with old secrets. And the search to find her niece will land her right in the middle of the dark side of the city. Now, when will the film be released on the streaming platform?

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Release date of Heartland

Heartland is set to arrive on Netflix on November 13, 2026. Netflix has been packed with fascinating films this year, and the trend continues in November. With a brilliant cast and an intriguing storyline, Heartland is one of the promising titles in November's lineup that viewers might want to keep an eye out for.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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