The Weight

Germany/USA2026112 minEnglish

In Oregon in 1933, Samuel Murphy is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal work camp. Warden Clancy tempts him with early release if he smuggles gold through deadly wilderness, but betrayal festers within the crew, and Murphy questions how far he’ll go to see his child again.

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Padraic McKinley’s tense, atmospheric Depression-era crime drama follows a group of desperate convicts on a perilous journey through a physically and morally treacherous backcountry. Set against the stark beauty of the Oregon landscape, The Weight draws on the introspective action cinema of the 1970s, combining gritty survivalist set pieces with uncommonly intelligent dialogue and finely drawn characters. Although rich with period detail, The Weight is charged with elemental energy, fueled by brothers Latham and Shelby Gaines’ harrowing score and Matteo Cocco’s vivid cinematography. Ethan Hawke gives a muscular performance as the film’s reluctant but resourceful hero, while Russell Crowe is quietly menacing as his foil. Julia Jones brings dignity and defiance to her role as Anna, the sole woman in the group. — MC

This film contains strobe effects.

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Screenings

in persononline not available

Jan 26, 8:45 PM MST
Premiere
The Ray Theatre
Park City
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Jan 27, 8:30 AM MST
Screening
Library Center Theatre
Park City
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ASL (Q&A only)
Jan 28, 6:00 PM MST
Screening
Megaplex Redstone - 4
Park City
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Jan 29, 9:30 PM MST
Screening
Eccles Theatre
Park City
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Feb 1, 6:00 PM MST
Screening
Rose Wagner Center
Salt Lake City
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Credits

Director(s)
Padraic McKinley
Screenwriters
Matthew Booi
Matthew Chapman
Shelby Gaines
Producers
Simon Fields
Nathan Fields
Ryan Hawke
Jonas Katzenstein
Maximilian Leo
Director of Photography
Matteo Cocco
Production Designer
Cora Pratz
Costume Designer
Esther Walz
Casting Director
Cassandra Han
Edited By
Padraic McKinley
Matthew Woolley
Story by
Matthew Booi
Leo Scherman
Co-Producers
Veronica Ferres
Leo Scherman
Executive Producers
Frédéric Fiore
Céline Dornier
Andreas Rübo
Klaus Dohle
Ralf Berchtold
Peter Jarowey
Richard Goldberg
Peter Block
Original Score
Latham Gaines
Shelby Gaines
Principal Cast
Ethan Hawke
Russell Crowe
Julia Jones
Austin Amelio
Avi Nash
Sam Hazeldine

Company
WME Independent
Contact
WME Independent .
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Meet the Artist

Padraic McKinley

Padraic McKinley began his career as an editor before moving into producing and directing. His credits include Kingdom, American Gods, The Loudest Voice, The Good Lord Bird, Fightworld, Debris, Poker Face, Ghosts of Beirut, and The Sticky. He has edited 16 feature films and over 200 episodes of television.

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