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THE WEIGHT is set in Oregon in 1933: After the death of his wife and his imprisonment in a labor camp, Samuel Murphy fights to regain custody of his daughter Penny. Under the control of the ruthless overseer Clancy, Murphy becomes involved in a risky gold smuggling operation. But in addition to the dangers of the wilderness, betrayal within his own ranks also threatens the undertaking.

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Carlos Aguilar The Playlist Feb 2
C
It’s a “dad movie” if there ever was one, with enough set-pieces to feel exciting, a semblance of dramatic complexity (so long as you don’t dig too deep), and acting ranging from proficient to excellent in an impressively photographed package. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Jan 31
There are some camera choices that could hamper complete enjoyment by all—including a late-movie fight that’s shot far too close—but the last ten minutes of "The Weight" are as satisfying as anything you’re likely to see this year. Go to Full Review Ryan Lattanzio IndieWire Jan 30
C+
It’s a treat to watch the muscular dynamics and savvy physical particulars of Hawke’s performance. Murphy, like Hawke, is great in a crisis, and “The Weight” could’ve been one without his sturdy, tough-lived performance. Go to Full Review Luis Martínez El Mundo (Spain) 1d
3/5
A film as light and brilliant as it is guilty of melancholy. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Brent Hankins The Lamplight Review 2d
8/10
Influences notwithstanding, McKinley's film manages to carve out a solid enough identity of its own, thanks in no small part to Hawke's magnetic lead performance. Go to Full Review Violeta Kovacsics Otroscines.com 2d
2.5/5
The Weight works by strictly adhering to the structure of escape films, although it fails to develop a truly ensemble portrait or flesh out the characters who travel with the protagonist. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Padraic McKinley

Director

Ethan Hawke

Actor

Russell Crowe

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Julia Jones

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Austin Amelio

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Avi Nash

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Synopsis THE WEIGHT is set in Oregon in 1933: After the death of his wife and his imprisonment in a labor camp, Samuel Murphy fights to regain custody of his daughter Penny. Under the control of the ruthless overseer Clancy, Murphy becomes involved in a risky gold smuggling operation. But in addition to the dangers of the wilderness, betrayal within his own ranks also threatens the undertaking.
Director
Padraic McKinley
Producer
Simon Fields, Nathan Fields, Ryan Hawke, Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo
Screenwriter
Matthew Booi, Matthew Chapman, Shelby Gaines
Production Co
augenschein Filmproduktion, Fields Entertainment, Under the Influence
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 52m