The Weight (2026)

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The Weight

2026 • Rating not yet announced • 1h 55m

Historical Drama Thriller

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Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe lead a tense historical thriller set in 1933 Oregon. Watch our preview for the dangerous gold-smuggling mission, confirmed cast, story setup, and U.S. theatrical release details.

United States Release September 18, 2026

Release Type Wide theatrical release

US Distributor Vertical

Storyline

In 1933 Oregon, widowed father Samuel Murphy is separated from his daughter and imprisoned in a brutal work camp. Warden Clancy offers him a chance to earn his freedom by joining a dangerous mission to smuggle gold through the wilderness, where distrust and violence threaten the entire group.

Movie information

Director Padraic McKinley

Writers Matthew Chapman and Shelby Gaines

Story Matthew Booi and Leo Scherman

Producers Simon Fields, Nathan Fields, Ryan Hawke, Jonas Katzenstein and Maximilian Leo

Countries of origin United States and Germany

Original language English

US distributor Vertical

Production companies Not yet announced

Runtime 1 hour 55 minutes

US rating Not yet announced

Main stars

Ethan Hawke

Samuel Murphy

Russell Crowe

Warden Clancy

Julia Jones

Anna

Austin Amelio

Rankin

Avi Nash

Singh

Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen

Olson

Sam Hazeldine

Amis

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August 2, 2026

The Weight Trailer Sends Ethan Hawke Into Russell Crowe’s Deadly Gold Mission

Cinetech Universe examines the trailer, characters, gold-smuggling mission, festival history, and theatrical release.

March 31, 2026

Range Media Signs The Weight Director Padraic McKinley

Deadline reports that Range Media Partners signed McKinley following his feature directorial debut.

March 19, 2026

Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe’s The Weight Acquired by Vertical

Deadline reports Vertical’s North American acquisition and planned September theatrical release.

June 25, 2026

The Weight Trailer Sends Ethan Hawke on a Dangerous Mission

Deadline introduces the official trailer and its prison-camp survival premise.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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