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Some of the internet’s most beloved actors – Nicholas Cage and Pedro Pascal – are finally in a movie together. Cage makes a grand comeback as himself, starring alongside Pascal in the action-comedy flick “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.”
Witness the budding bromance between the two men. Find out where you can watch “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” in Canada.
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What Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent About?
“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” sees Nicholas Cage inhabit a fictionalized version of himself as a struggling actor and family man. Nick, already on the verge of leaving behind acting, is reluctantly persuaded by his agent to take a million-dollar birthday gig from a Spanish millionaire playboy.
Nick makes his way to Majorca, Spain, and meets Javi Gutierrez, an eccentric millionaire with a burning passion for Nick’s movies. The two strike up a friendship until CIA operatives contact Nick, revealing that Javi is not who he seems to be. Nick must now use his Hollywood charm and uncover the secrets behind the politically motivated conspiracy and determine his new friend’s connection to it.
The Nick-slash-Pedro bromance movie premiered at the South by Southwest film conference on March 12, 2022. The film was released in the U.S. on April 22, 2022. The movie chronicles the two’s misadventures within a 107-minute runtime.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
Tom Gormican of 2017’s “Ghosted” helms the action-comedy film. Gormican worked with veteran TV writer Kevin Etten of 2001’s “Scrubs” on the screenplay. Saturn Films and Burr! Productions worked in tandem to bring Cage and Pascal together, and Lionsgate handled the distribution.
“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” has a star-studded roster of actors, featuring:
- Nicholas Cage as himself
- Pedro Pascal as Javi Gutierrez
- Sharon Horgan as Olivia Henson
- Lily Mo Sheen as Addy Cage
- Neil Patrick Harris as Richard Fink
- Tiffany Haddish as Vivian Etten
- Ike Barinholtz as Martin Etten
- Paco Leon as Lucas
- Alessandra Mastronardi as Gabriella Lucchesi
- David Gordon Green as himself
What is the Rating for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is rated R for a few violent shootouts and exchange of fists. The action-comedy film also contains crass and suggestive language and humor and bears some scenes with alcohol consumption and drug use.
The film is not fit for viewing by individuals younger than 14 years old.
How Many People Watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
The combined powers of Cage and Pascal were not enough to save the film, as “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” tanked at the box office. The film only made $2.9 million during its premiere, way below initial projections. It grossed a worldwide box office of $29.1 million against its $30 million budget.
How Are the Reviews for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
Despite poor box office performance, critics and moviegoers loved “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” Critics praised the film’s unique and offbeat premise, paired with its creative and zany humor. Critics commended the performances of both Cage and Pascal, calling Cage’s performance one of his best comedic workwhile praising Pascal’s scene-stealing and infectious charm.
The film got a certified fresh score of 87% from Rotten Tomatoes. Check out what critics adored about the action-comedy flick.
- “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent has one of the greatest and most daring performers of a generation at its center. But instead of living up to Cage’s level, it just coasts on his chaotic charm.” – Kristy Puchko of Mashable
- “As tongue-in-cheek as the title sounds, it accurately captures the fawning tone of this jokey self-portrait, the sense that Cage is in fact starring in a love letter to himself.” – A.A. Dowd of Digital Trends
Where to Watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent in Canada?
Check out “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” on Crave and VOD.
Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Available on Streaming?
Crave
“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is streaming on Crave. The Canadian streaming service offers some of the hottest shows and movies such as “The Batman,” “Nope,” “Elvis,” and “The Last of Us.”
| Plan | Price | Number of Devices |
| Monthly | CAD$19.99 | 4 Devices |
| Annual | CAD$199.90 | 4 Devices |
Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Available for Rent (VOD)?
Yes, you have the option to rent or buy the movie via VOD streaming platforms. Just remember to finish watching rented movies before your viewing period expires.
| Platform | Rent | Purchase |
| Amazon | CAD$4.99 | CAD$14.99 |
| Apple TV | CAD$4.99 | CAD$14.99 |
| Google Play | CAD$4.99 | CAD$14.99 |
| Microsoft | CAD$4.99 | CAD$14.99 |
| Cineplex Store | CAD$4.99 | CAD$15.99 |
Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Available on Cable or Free TV?
“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” has yet to premiere on TV, but it is now available on DVD or Blu-ray.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
You don’t need a VPN to stream “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” on Crave or VOD.
A Bromance Movie Like No Other
Nick Cage and Pedro Pascal turn on the charm in a whacky yet endearing action-comedy flick about a struggling actor and his overly zealous fan. Cage and Pascal’s onscreen chemistry is electrifying, delivering a distinctive comedy that features their unique brand of humor and acting.
