The Weight
“A tale of good and evil.”
When Samuel is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy offers him a high-stakes proposition: smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners and he’ll win his freedom.
Where to watch The Weight in United States
Can I watch The Weight in United States? The Weight isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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PlexClick a service to open The Weight there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.
Where is The Weight streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Plex |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Weight
The Weight is a 2026 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Padraic McKinley. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Weight was produced by Fields Entertainment, Under the Influence Productions, and Augenschein Filmproduktion and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on September 16, 2026, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Padraic McKinley
- Writers
- Shelby Gaines, Matthew Booi, Leo Scherman
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- OTT release
- October 20, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Production
- Fields Entertainment, Under the Influence Productions, Augenschein Filmproduktion
The Weight cast & crew
The Weight was directed by Padraic McKinley and written by Shelby Gaines, Matthew Booi, and Leo Scherman.
The cast features Ethan Hawke as Samuel Murphy, Russell Crowe as Warden Clancy, Julia Jones as Anna, Austin Amelio as Rankin, Avi Nash as Singh, and Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen as Olson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Latham Gaines, cinematography is by Matteo Cocco, and it was produced by Simon Fields and Nathan Fields.
Is The Weight worth watching?
The Weight holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 94 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, The Weight is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Weight
The Weight isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 20, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Weight
Ethan Hawke
Samuel Murphy
Russell Crowe
Warden Clancy
Julia Jones
Anna
Austin Amelio
Rankin
Avi Nash
Singh
Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen
Olson
Sam Hazeldine
Amis
George Burgess
Letender
Jeff Hallman
Big Prisoner
Alec Newman
Taggert
Avy-Berry Worrall
Penny
Cameron Brady
The Man
The Weight — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Weight in United States?
The Weight is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Weight in?
The Weight is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Weight?
The Weight runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Weight rated?
The Weight is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 94 ratings.
▸When did The Weight release on OTT?
The Weight became available digitally on October 20, 2026.
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