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Stephen A. Russell Time Out Feb 24 The Weight is the kind of ragtag, band-against-the-odds adventure that used to fill cinemas back in the day. Go to Full Review Carlos Aguilar The Playlist Feb 2 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 Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About Feb 27 Mr. Hawke’s show the whole way through. I’ve written before about how he is the best we currently have at portraying a man in crisis, and The Weight never stops finding startling new ways to trouble him. Go to Full Review Rosa Parra The Latino Slant Feb 23 he Weight is a gripping story of a father’s lengths to reach his daughter. Well-acted and beautifully shot, it keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, offering a compelling tale of resilience, survival, and betrayal. Go to Full Review Luis Martínez El Mundo (Spain) Feb 18 A film as light and brilliant as it is guilty of melancholy. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis In Oregon in 1933, Samuel Murphy is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal work camp. Warden Clancy tempts him with early release if he smuggles gold through deadly wilderness, but betrayal festers within the crew, and Murphy questions how far he'll go to see his child again.

Director

Padraic McKinley

Producer

Simon Fields, Nathan Fields, Ryan Hawke, Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo

Screenwriter

Matthew Chapman, Shelby Gaines

Distributor

Vertical

Production Co

augenschein Filmproduktion, Fields Entertainment, Under the Influence

Genre

History, Drama

Release Date (Theaters)

Sep 18, 2026, Wide

Runtime

1h 55m