# The Weight (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-weight-2026/
Updated: 2026-10-01

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Composite score pending |
| Editorial Rating | Pending |
| Audience Snapshot | Pending |
| Letterboxd | Pending |
| IMDb | Pending |
| Director | Padraic McKinley |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller, Crime |
| Runtime | 112 min |
| Age rating | R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · NC16 (Singapore) |
| Also known as | El Peso (Spanish); Les Contrebandiers (French); The Weight – Im Goldrausch (German); 더 웨이트 (Korean); 监狱雄心 (Chinese (China)); Trọng lượng (Vietnamese) |

## Quick answer

The Weight (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. See the title page for available editorial coverage. Directed by Padraic McKinley.

## Celluloid verdict

Celluloid's editorial review of The Weight is still pending, so no recommendation or score is published yet. Release facts, cast, age ratings and where to watch are listed below.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Sam Hazeldine, George Burgess, Jeff Hallman, Alec Newman

## Common questions

**Is The Weight worth watching?**
The Weight (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. Celluloid's editorial review of The Weight is still pending, so no recommendation or score is published yet. Release facts, cast, age ratings and where to watch are listed below.

**What is The Weight about?**
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.

**Who directed The Weight?**
The Weight (2026) was directed by Padraic McKinley.

**Where can I watch The Weight?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Weight page for current options.

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