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The Weight
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Padraic McKinley. With Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 dangero…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Weight.
MoviHero lists September 16, 2026 as the release date for The Weight. Padraic McKinley is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ethan Hawke as Samuel Murphy, Russell Crowe as Warden Clancy, Julia Jones as Anna, Austin Amelio as Rankin. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 16, 2026
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorPadraic McKinley
CastEthan Hawke as Samuel Murphy, Russell Crowe as Warden Clancy, Julia Jones as Anna, Austin Amelio as Rankin
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Weight right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Weight runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 92 votes. Updated Nov 7, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I always love "frontier" movies. The thought of how it felt for the pioneers to explore an essentially lawless and unmaped wilderness is at the…”
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“Struggling to keep the roof over the heads of himself and his daughter, "Murphy" (Ethan Hawke) gets embroiled in a fist-fight that sees him condemned…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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