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Weightless

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
337
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Alessandro Nivola in Weightless (2017)
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An emotionally troubled man is forced to care for the obese 10-year-old son he has never met. Together they embark on a high-stakes journey to determine their future together, even as the wo... Read allAn emotionally troubled man is forced to care for the obese 10-year-old son he has never met. Together they embark on a high-stakes journey to determine their future together, even as the world tries to tear them apart.An emotionally troubled man is forced to care for the obese 10-year-old son he has never met. Together they embark on a high-stakes journey to determine their future together, even as the world tries to tear them apart.

  • Director
    • Jaron Albertin
  • Writers
    • Jaron Albertin
    • Charlotte Colbert
    • Enda Walsh
  • Stars
    • Julianne Nicholson
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Johnny Knoxville
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    337
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jaron Albertin
    • Writers
      • Jaron Albertin
      • Charlotte Colbert
      • Enda Walsh
    • Stars
      • Julianne Nicholson
      • Alessandro Nivola
      • Johnny Knoxville
    • 8User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Weightless
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    Julianne Nicholson
    Julianne Nicholson
    • Janeece
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Joel
    Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville
    • Ed
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Carol
    Marc Menchaca
    Marc Menchaca
    • Cody
    Christopher Jon Gombos
    Christopher Jon Gombos
    • Ryan's dad
    Nicholas Zoto
    Nicholas Zoto
    • Seb
    • (as Nicolas Zoto)
    K. Todd Freeman
    K. Todd Freeman
    • Dr. Mcleod
    William Hill
    William Hill
    • Tim
    Matthew Miniero
    Matthew Miniero
    • Ryan
    Sean Meehan
    Sean Meehan
    • Ben
    Meryl Jones Williams
    Meryl Jones Williams
    • Sarah
    Julie E. Davis
    • Patty
    Patrick A. Sova
    Patrick A. Sova
    • Bar Patron
    • (as Patrick Klein)
    Joey Rippo
    Joey Rippo
    • Patrick
    Steven Patrick O'Connor
    Steven Patrick O'Connor
    • Bar Patron…
    Christa Sparks
    • April
    Eli Haley
    • Will
    • Director
      • Jaron Albertin
    • Writers
      • Jaron Albertin
      • Charlotte Colbert
      • Enda Walsh
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    5.6337
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    10graphicstheory

    A beautiful film with beautiful cinematography and music

    Most people will miss the power message in this touching film. It forces you to feel and think with an open heart. I watch the ending scene over and over again and it brings tears to my eyes every time. Please make more films like this it's a rare gem and I loved it. Life is not perfect and we all struggle at times and at the end of the day all we can do is try to make the best with what we have.
    4scubawoman-37367

    Confusing

    I agree with the comment I saw; trying to be too artsy so wonder what is the point of the film. If you're trying to be so creative that you actually don't even get the point. What does the ending mean? they were having fun together but he still going to get taken away? I don't agree with the comment that make him seem so dumb compared to others. I don't think he seems dumb, he just has issues and some people are dumber, why bring up race? And they kept you in the dark. With his girlfriend they have a talk which you can't hear and then they break up, why? Because he went to work and left his son on his birthday
    10gabbybrownnyc

    Powerful Moving Film

    In Weightless, director Jaron Albertin creates a unique world that makes the viewer feel deeply for the characters within. This is seriously worth the watch.
    2Zedyeti

    Pointless

    Did the director go to art school and make this film all fancy just to try an avoid making an actual film worth watching? Seriously they skip so much stuff that could have helped the story and instead used visual camera tricks to progress the story. The father is a loser and the way this story is presented he remains a loser so what's the point?
    9lafchef

    Moving film about Life, love and the beauty of imperfection

    A sparse script with flawless performances by Newcomer Eli Haley (Will). Tender moments between his character and his father, his fish and a little girl Down the street. Joel ( the main character) has a complicated psyche that makes caring for the pre teen son he has never met seem untenable. As the plot unfolds, we see plenty of good between father and son. It is a little like reading a Sylvia Plath poem. Painful to witness, but it stirs something within. Actors Phoebe Young ( Carla) and Eli Haley are surprisingly fresh amid a cast of well seasoned performers.

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Johnstown, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dar Klemmer
      • Revelstoke Productions
      • Smuggler Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,461
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,515
      • Nov 11, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,530
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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