The Weight
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.
very high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyPeople really liked this one, with Ethan Hawke’s performance as Samuel Murphy leading a strong cast in a well-executed prison thriller. The story, a man forced to smuggle gold for his freedom, is praised for being tense and engaging, with great visuals and tight pacing. While Russell Crowe’s Warden Clancy gets a more mixed reception, the supporting crew, including Avi Nash’s Singh and Austin Amelio’s Rankin, are universally highlighted as standout elements. It’s a familiar premise, but the quality of the acting and execution makes it a solid watch.
Hype vs reality
Before release, then after.
From 214 pre-release reactions, locked on Sep 18, 2026. The audience score is built only from reactions since.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive79%
- Mixed10%
- Negative11%
By aspect
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How opinion moved
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Buzz
141 reactions over two weeks, counted by the day they were posted.
Where the signal came from
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The cast
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