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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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Tim Grierson Screen International 12h
Padraic McKinley’s feature directorial debut is a hugely confident survivalist tale that’s as bluntly effective as the primitive weapons employed in this bare-knuckle saga. Go to Full Review Peter Debruge Variety 13h
In the past, Hawke often played characters who were shy, scruffy and slightly unsure of themselves, but here he’s the film’s proactive problem solver -- a classical hero more than capable of carrying the film. Go to Full Review David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter 13h
Although The Weight is low on excitement, it ends on an affecting note that makes you wish the sluggish movie had been given more lucid storytelling, as well as more dramatic and emotional power. Go to Full Review Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily 12h
This proves to be the gritty kind of story that is perfect for a revival, and it also marks yet another high point in the career of Ethan Hawke. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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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