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He Ain't Heavy

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30-year-old Jade has sacrificed the better part of her life to rescue her little brother Max from drug addiction. In desperation, unbeknownst to their ever-forgiving mother Bev, Jade locks him inside the vacant rural home left by their grandparents in an attempt to get him clean. But when Bev arrives, a shocking discovery leads them all to reevaluate their own lives.
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Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) Oct 30, 2024
3.5/5
For those who believe Australian cinema is too dark, too small, too focused on grim reality rather than the glittery stuff of the silver screen, He Ain’t Heavy will serve as proof. Go to Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review Oct 18, 2024
4/5
It’s a dark experience that could trigger those that have battled addiction, or know those who have, but the ultimate peace the story commits to makes the journey worth the gloomy trek. Go to Full Review Jim Schembri jimschembri.com Oct 16, 2024
0.5/5
The film is riddled with so many plausibility issues it quickly become both agonising and infuriating...[it's] so bad the only reason you have to keep watching is to see if it can possibly get any worse. On that score the film doesn’t disappoint. Go to Full Review Julian Wood FILMINK (Australia) Oct 8, 2024
17/20
… comes straight from the heart. Go to Full Review Simon Miraudo Movie Squad (RTRFM 92.1) Sep 27, 2024
4/5
An exceedingly powerful and impressive feature debut. Go to Full Review Nadine Whitney AWFJ.org Aug 28, 2024
A+
He Ain’t Heavy is as harrowing as it is human. The rawness and honesty of David Vincent Smith’s film is disarming. A blazing debut from an Australian talent tackling difficult subject matter with nuance and grace. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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David Vincent Smith

Director

Leila George

Actor

Sam Corlett

Actor

Greta Scacchi

Actor

David Vincent Smith

Screenwriter

Jess Parker

Producer
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Synopsis 30-year-old Jade has sacrificed the better part of her life to rescue her little brother Max from drug addiction. In desperation, unbeknownst to their ever-forgiving mother Bev, Jade locks him inside the vacant rural home left by their grandparents in an attempt to get him clean. But when Bev arrives, a shocking discovery leads them all to reevaluate their own lives.
Director
David Vincent Smith
Producer
Jess Parker
Screenwriter
David Vincent Smith
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Production Co
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Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2025
Runtime
1h 43m
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