arloGet the app
2026 · Movie · 1h 52m

The Weight

CriticsCritics: 82
AudienceAudience: 6.9

A struggling father is separated from his daughter and sent to a harsh prison, where a warden offers him a chance at freedom. He must lead a group of prisoners on a perilous journey through the wilderness to move a valuable gold cargo, while facing dangers within and beyond their crew.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like period adventure stories about dangerous wilderness journeys and a capable central performance; Not for you if you want brisk pacing, complex characters, or a highly suspenseful plot.

Ask me more about it

Where to watch

Cast

Ethan HawkeRussell CroweJulia JonesAustin AmelioAvi NashLucas Lynggaard TønnesenSam HazeldineGeorge Burgess

Director

Padraic McKinley

If tonight is a The Weight night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.