---
title: "Weightless"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/weightless-2018-2"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 476367
imdb_id: "tt3745058"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "R"
---

# Weightless (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/weightless-2018-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Weightless" (2018).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Weightless
Year: 2018
Genre: Drama (American drama film)
Director: Jaron Albertin
Writer: Enda Walsh
Cast: Alessandro Nivola, Eli Haley, Julianne Nicholson, Johnny Knoxville
Release Date: 11/09/2018 (US)
Runtime: 1h 39m
Rating: R
Plot: An emotionally troubled man is forced to care for the obese 10-year-old son he has never met. Together they embark on a high-stakes journey to determine their future together, even as the world tries to tear them apart.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Weightless is a 2018 American drama film directed by Jaron Albertin and written by Enda Walsh. (20 words)
Sentence 2 (Cast): The film

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jaron Albertin
- **Networks / Studios**: SMUGGLER, Kingsgate Films, Revelstoke Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alessandro Nivola** as *Joel*
- **Eli Haley** as *Will*
- **Julianne Nicholson** as *Janeece*
- **Johnny Knoxville** as *Ed*
- **Marc Menchaca** as *Cody*
- **Siobhan Fallon Hogan** as *Carol*
- **Matthew Miniero** as *Ryan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Weightless online?
Weightless is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Weightless worth watching?
Weightless holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Weightless and when was it released?
Weightless is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Weightless?
Weightless was directed by Jaron Albertin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Weightless — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/476367)
- [Weightless (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weightless_(film))
- [Weightless (2018) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8541436/fullcredits/cast/)
- [Weightless (2018) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/476367-weightless)
- [Weightless (2018) ⋆ Movie ⋆ CELEBRI](https://www.celebri.com/movies/weightless-2018-15692905)
- [Weightless (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/weightless-2018-1/credits)

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