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Critically Acclaimed 'The Weight' Offers Gripping Survival Drama

1/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Weight stars Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe and follows Samuel Murphy, an imprisoned father who must transport gold bars through Oregon's wilderness to win his freedom and reunite with his daughter.
Directed by Padraic McKinley, the film blends survival and historical drama as Murphy and inmates face challenges.
Critics praise the performances and immersive storytelling and note the film holds a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score after its Sundance premiere.

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Story summary

The Weight stars Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe and follows Samuel Murphy, an imprisoned father who must transport gold bars through Oregon's wilderness to win his freedom and reunite with his daughter.
Directed by Padraic McKinley, the film blends survival and historical drama as Murphy and inmates face challenges.
Critics praise the performances and immersive storytelling and note the film holds a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score after its Sundance premiere.