The Weight
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- History
In 1933 Oregon, 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.
The Weight is a 1933-set thriller following Samuel Murphy, a man torn from his daughter and forced into a brutal work camp where the warden offers him a dangerous deal: smuggle gold through deadly wilderness in exchange for early release. Arriving October 1, 2026, this historical adventure explores how far a father will go for redemption when betrayal threatens everything.
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Ethan HawkeSamuel Murphy
Russell CroweWarden Clancy
Julia JonesAnna
Austin AmelioRankin
Avi NashSingh
Lucas Lynggaard TønnesenOlson
Sam HazeldineAmis
George BurgessLetender
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When does The Weight come out?
The Weight releases on October 1, 2026. The release date is confirmed.
What is The Weight about?
Set in 1933 Oregon, the film follows Samuel Murphy, separated from his daughter and imprisoned in a work camp. When Warden Clancy offers him early release in exchange for smuggling gold through dangerous terrain, Murphy must navigate betrayal within his crew while deciding how far he'll go to reunite with his child.
What genres does The Weight fall into?
The Weight is a thriller, adventure, and historical drama that combines the tension of a survival story with period authenticity and moral complexity.
Where will The Weight be available to watch?
Streaming platform and theatrical availability have not yet been announced for The Weight's October 2026 release.
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