What is The Weight?
The film is set in 1933 Oregon. The story revolves around Samuel Murphy, a man who is separated from his daughter and subsequently sent to a work camp.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 16, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Germany, Canada
- Studios
- Fields Entertainment, Under the Influence Productions, Augenschein Filmproduktion
- Genres
- Thriller, Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The film is set in 1933 Oregon. The story revolves around Samuel Murphy, a man who is separated from his daughter and subsequently sent to a work camp. At the work camp, Murphy is offered the opportunity to be released early by Warden Clancy, who proposes a plan involving the transportation of gold through a treacherous wilderness area. The plan requires Murphy to smuggle gold, but the synopsis suggests that this endeavor may be fraught with danger and that the crew may be unreliable. The primary conflict of the story appears to be Murphy's struggle with the moral implications of his actions in order to be reunited with his daughter.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate father faces a brutal work camp and dangerous wilderness for a chance at freedom.”
- compelling historical setting
- high stakes survival plot
- features brutal prison conditions
- deals with themes of betrayal
Watch it if you enjoy intense survival dramas set in historical periods.
The film contains depictions of a brutal prison camp and dangerous conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the release date of The Weight?
The film was released on 09/18/2026 in the US.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film encompasses drama, thriller, and crime genres.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Samuel Murphy, who is torn from his daughter and sent to a work camp.
What is the MPAA rating of the film?
The film carries an R rating.