Ethan Hawke & Russell Crowe’s New R-Rated Thriller Releases On Digital In Just 1 Week

Published Oct 14, 2026, 12:56 PM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe's new historical drama The Weight is hitting digital platforms very soon. The Great Depression-era film centers on Hawke's character, Samuel Murphy, a veteran and convict who is desperate to avoid custody of his daughter after being arrested. J.J. Clancy, the warden at the labor camp, is played by Crowe, and he approaches Samuel with a shocking offer to transport stolen gold bars while trying to ward off outlaws and horrendous weather conditions in the wild. In exchange, the prisoner will be released. After being released in theaters on September 18, The Weight will be available on Apple and other digital stores beginning October 20. The film can currently be pre-ordered for $24.99. More to come... This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Movies The Weight