---
title: "The Weight"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-weight-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1433583
imdb_id: "tt10794054"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Weight (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-weight-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate father faces a brutal work camp and dangerous wilderness for a chance at freedom."

### Why Watch
- compelling historical setting
- high stakes survival plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- features brutal prison conditions
- deals with themes of betrayal
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains depictions of a brutal prison camp and dangerous conditions.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Padraic McKinley
- **Networks / Studios**: Fields Entertainment, Under the Influence Productions, Augenschein Filmproduktion

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ethan Hawke** as *Samuel Murphy*
- **Russell Crowe** as *Warden Clancy*
- **Julia Jones** as *Anna*
- **Austin Amelio** as *Rankin*
- **Avi Nash** as *Singh*
- **Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen** as *Olson*
- **Sam Hazeldine** as *Amis*
- **George Burgess** as *Letender*
- **Jeff Hallman** as *Big*
- **Alec Newman** as *Taggert*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the release date of The Weight?
The film was released on 09/18/2026 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film encompasses drama, thriller, and crime genres.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Samuel Murphy, who is torn from his daughter and sent to a work camp.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating of the film?
The film carries an R rating.

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