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The Weight

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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 3d
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 6d
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 Kent M. Wilhelm The Film Stage 1d
McKinley’s intense and, at times, brutal thriller is crowd-pleasing without being pandering. Go to Full Review James Preston Poole But Why Tho? A Geek Community 1d
8/10
The Weight is a blisteringly confident trek through Oregon, where each flirtation with death feels closer than the last, and each cinematic flourish outdoes the last. Go to Full Review Mel Valentin ScreenAnarchy 2d
Not that stories write themselves (they don’t), but leaning into the elemental aspects inherent in the premise can yield remarkably engrossing stories like Padraic McKinley’s feature-length debut. 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