Ethan Hawke's film The Weight, set in 1933 Oregon, opens in U.S. theaters on September 18, 2026

The Weight, a historical drama set in 1933 Oregon during the Great Depression, stars Ethan Hawke as Samuel Murphy, a single father who is sent to a labor camp after a confrontation with police. The warden offers him early release in exchange for smuggling gold through the wilderness. The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and opens in U.S. theaters on September 18, 2026. It is directed by Padraic McKinley and also stars Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, and Austin Amelio. The film is not yet available on streaming platforms.