Vertical will release THE WEIGHT in theaters nationwide on September 18, 2026, introducing a gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his child.
ABOUT THE FILM
Set against the harsh backdrop of Depression‑era Oregon, THE WEIGHT follows Samuel Murphy, a devoted father torn from his young daughter and forced into a brutal work camp. When the ruthless Warden Clancy offers him a chance at early release, Murphy is thrust into a treacherous mission: smuggling gold through unforgiving wilderness.
But danger doesn’t just lurk in the landscape — it festers within the crew itself. As betrayal and desperation rise, Murphy must confront impossible choices and the true cost of freedom. How far will he go to return to the one person who still believes in him?
NYR | 115 minutes
CREDITS
Directed by: Padraic McKinley
Screenplay by: Matthew Chapman and Shelby Gaines
Story by: Matthew Booi & Leo Scherman and Matthew Chapman
Produced by: Simon Fields, Nathan Fields, Ryan Hawke, Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo
Executive Producers: Andreas Rübo, Klaus Dohle, Frédéric Fiore, Céline Dornier, Ralf Berchtold, Peter Jarowey, Rich Goldberg, Peter Block
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Sam Hazeldine
