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Weightless (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Weightless is a 2018 drama directed by Jaron Albertin, starring Johnny Knoxville as Ed, Alessandro Nivola and Julianne Nicholson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $4,530 worldwide on a $12,500 budget. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
55%
worldwide gross
$4.5K
Echo Score
58
Metascore
56
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Weightless (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Jaron Albertin
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Paladin
Budget
$12.5K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Weightless About?

The premise of Weightless without spoilers.

A man’s quiet life is disrupted when his former wife disappears, leaving him unexpectedly responsible for their adolescent son. Thrust into the challenges of single parenthood, he finds himself facing the scrutiny of his close-knit community while struggling to understand his own place in his son’s life and reassess his identity. He must navigate difficult emotions and learn to adapt to a new reality.

Weightless Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • private plane
  • handicapped
  • wheelchair
  • disabled person
  • friendship between young adults
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Cast & crew

Weightless Cast & Characters

Johnny Knoxville leads the cast as Ed, with Alessandro Nivola as Joel and Julianne Nicholson as Janeece. Directed by Jaron Albertin; 11 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Weightless Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Weightless 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 58/100, strongest in art & craft (80) and weakest in rewatch factor (45).

58 /100

Weightless Echo Score Breakdown

In general, Weightless delivers a visually engaging but uneven dramatic experience. The film’s deliberate pacing and understated visual style establish a contemplative atmosphere, yet the narrative’s intentional ambiguities and sporadic emotional distance limit broader engagement. While performances by the leads convey sincerity, the characters remain somewhat opaque and their dynamics seldom generate sustained empathy. Sensory flourishes contribute to an atmospheric tone but do not fully compensate for the film’s slow narrative momentum. On balance, Weightless offers thoughtful aesthetics but may challenge viewers seeking conventional narrative clarity.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    In terms of art and craft, Weightless exhibits a restrained visual composition that balances crisp realism with moments of dreamlike imagery. The direction displays careful framing and an understated color palette that reinforces the film’s contemplative mood. Cinematography and production design work together to create stylistic cohesion. Overall, its craft choices consistently support the film’s reserved tone.

  • Character & Emotion 50

    When it comes to character and emotion, the film’s leads deliver earnest but often subdued performances that convey sincerity without revealing inner depths. The actors’ controlled expressiveness underscores a restrained dramatic style but limits emotional resonance. As a result, character interactions seldom generate strong empathy, leaving key relationships feeling somewhat opaque and distant.

  • Story & Flow 45

    When evaluating story and flow, Weightless unfolds with measured pacing and minimal exposition, aiming for a reflective narrative rhythm. However, its deliberate ambiguity and episodic structure can undermine plot coherence and audience engagement. Extended wordless sequences and unresolved narrative threads contribute to a sense of detachment and narrative inertia. Consequently, the film’s flow may feel slow and elusive.

  • Sensory Experience 65

    Regarding the sensory experience, the film’s atmospheric sound design and a subtle, tension-building score enhance its contemplative mood. The visual style combines naturalistic lighting with occasional oblique flourishes, reinforcing a haunting tone. These sensory elements create an immersive ambiance, even as they occasionally outpace the film’s subdued dramatic momentum and narrative clarity.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    In terms of rewatch value, Weightless offers a rich visual texture and nuanced directorial choices that may reveal new details on repeat viewings. Yet its slow pacing and unresolved narrative arcs could limit its appeal for subsequent viewing. The film’s deliberate opacity may reward some viewers seeking subtlety, but may deter those who prefer more definitive storytelling.

Box office

Weightless Box Office & Budget

Weightless grossed $4,530 worldwide on a $12,500 budget, 36% of what it cost. $4,461 came from the US and Canada and $69 (2%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.5K

36% of its budget back

US & Canada
$4.5K
International
$69
Budget
$12.5K
US & Canada 98% Rest of the world 2%
Videos

Weightless Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Weightless.

'Weightless' Trailer
Details

Weightless Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Lawless” and “송 투 송”.

Also known as
  • Lawless
  • 송 투 송
  • De Canción En Canción
  • Песен за песен
  • Песня за песней
  • От песен на песен
  • Songta
  • De Canção em Canção
  • Песма за отпевати
  • Música a Música
  • Между нами музыка
  • 歌声不绝
+9 more
  • Od písně k písni
  • משיר לשיר
  • 為妳唱的歌
  • Незаконен
  • Пісня за піснею
  • Daltól dalig
  • Daina po dainos
  • ソング・トゥ・ソング
  • เสียงของเพลงส่งถึงเธอ

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FAQ

Weightless FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Weightless, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Weightless?

Weightless runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Weightless released?

Weightless was released on November 9, 2018.

Who directed Weightless?

Weightless was directed by Jaron Albertin.

Who is in the cast of Weightless?

Weightless stars Johnny Knoxville as Ed, Alessandro Nivola as Joel and Julianne Nicholson as Janeece, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Weightless make at the box office?

Weightless grossed $4,530 worldwide ($4,461 domestic, $69 international) on a budget of $12,500.

How is Weightless rated?

Weightless has 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic, 50% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Weightless have a post-credit scene?

No. Weightless has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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