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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 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 William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews 5h
3.5/5
A tense thriller with immense atmosphere but slightly underwhelming payoff. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 5d
Almost anyone will have a good time with this film. Entertaining, well acted, well filmed. One of my favorites of the festival Go to Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast Feb 9
4/4
Padraic McKinley’s unimpeachably entertaining debut is an adventure that has the tension of Sorcerer with a touch of Southern Comfort led by a never-more-confident Ethan Hawke who just continues to roll through perfectly chosen projects. 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