The Weight
A tale of good and evil.
When Samuel is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy offers him a high-stakes proposition: smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners and he’ll win his freedom.
Directed by Padraic McKinley · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 115 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Padraic McKinley
Studio
Fields Entertainment / Under the Influence Productions
Release
2026-09-16
Runtime
115 min
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Cast & Characters
Samuel Murphy
Ethan Hawke
Anna
Julia Jones
Rankin
Austin Amelio
Singh
Avi Nash
Olson
Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of September 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Weight come out?+
The Weight is scheduled for release on 2026-09-16.
How long is The Weight?+
The Weight has a runtime of 115 min.
Who directed The Weight?+
The Weight was directed by Padraic McKinley.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Weight" appears to be overwhelmingly positive, with comments praising its realistic filming style, performances by Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, and the movie's production quality. Many viewers also express excitement to see the film in their home region of Germany. The tone is celebratory and admiring of the filmmaking efforts.
From the trailer's comments
I love movies that actually look like they were shot in the real world and weren't shot on a green screen or the Volume.
@Matein13 · 2061 likesEthan Hawke and Russell Crowe it can't get better than that..it looks great 👌 👍
@michaelsouthward7152 · 626 likesold Ethan is gonna be badass
@SitoMoran76 · 353 likesCrowe and Hawke getting better with age.
@davemills6701 · 194 likesThis movie was filmed in my home region in the bavarian woods (Germany). It looks amazing. You can´t tell it was filmed there. It feels american. Great work. Can´t wait to see it.
@atomic7731 · 180 likesHawke and Crowe is the tag team I always wanted but never thought could have existed
@jazzA99123 · 145 likesEthan Hawke is the only Hollywood actor who has never given a bad performance or cheated his fans..
@ELI..FB2A · 171 likesThose river logs are terrifying. You're stuck below them drowning and to get air you have to risk getting your head, shoulders or hands crushed.
@TheMosinCrate · 16 likes
