In this boisterous action comedy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Nicolas Cage plays a fictionalised version of himself, a once hotshot actor who’s currently struggling to keep his career afloat. Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, he agrees to attend a wealthy fan’s birthday party for $1 million. What should have been a simple gig becomes laced with danger and outrageous antics when his billionaire fan turns out to be a ruthless criminal.
Now Nick Cage must work with the government to rescue a kidnapped victim and also sort of prove that can still live up to his own legend. Channeling his most remarkable and beloved on-screen characters, Nicolas Cage is back as his own cool self in this crazy-action filled comedy starring alongside Pedro Pascal.
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent preview
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage is finding it hard to retain his status as an A-list actor, having been passed over for several major film opportunities. After losing another crucial movie role, he decides to retire from acting, although he accepts a $1 million dollar offer to appear as a guest of honor at a fan’s birthday party.
The big Nick Cage fan is billionaire playboy Javi Gutierrez, played by Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian). Both film buffs, they instantly develop rapport and begin spending more time together. However, things take a wildly unexpected turn when the CIA enters the picture and Cage learns that his new friend is a vicious criminal.
Feeling that all his work in Hollywood is built for this very moment, the seminal award-winning actor agrees to help the CIA accomplish their mission. What happens next is a menagerie of action-packed scenes, hysterical dialogues, plot twists, and major bromance.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent streaming soon on streaming TV in Australia. Find out how to watch online with the information below. But first, check out this awesome trailer.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent trailer
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent release date
The action comedy flick hit Australian cinemas last 21st April 2022. Movie fans who wanted to stream the movie online were able to do so after it became available on pay-per-view with options like Apple TV, Google Play, and more.
Finally, after months of waiting, Nicolas Cage’s new film will make its streaming premiere in Australia via BINGE on 20th January and Foxtel on 28th January 2023. For The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent showtimes on Foxtel, you can check their TV guide to confirm the time of the premiere, as well as the replays.
| Movie | BINGE | Foxtel Now |
|---|---|---|
| The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent | 20th January 2023 | 28th January 2023 |
What other streaming services is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on?
For The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent streaming, Australians can watch the film on Foxtel, as well as the streaming service Foxtel Now. As of this writing, they’ve been the only ones to confirm the movie’s premiere on their respective platforms. It’s likely for the film to stream on BINGE as well, although a premiere date has yet to be confirmed.
| Streaming Services | The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent in Australia?
The new movie streams on Foxtel and Foxtel Now, specifically launching via the Movies Premiere channel, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra. More than movies, Foxtel offers TV streaming with sports and drama channels for watching the latest trending shows. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees.
Movies HD is an add-on package on top of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle, while Foxtel Now users can find the channel as part of the Movies Pack. To access movie channels, you need to add it on top of the base Essentials pack. As of this writing, there’s no free-to-air broadcaster for the Nicolas Cage-starrer film in Australia.
Watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on Foxtel Now
FeaturedIf you’re looking forward to watching The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, stream free with a 10-day trial with Foxtel Now. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan. You will need to add the Movies pack in order to access Foxtel’s movie channels.
Stream The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on BINGE
Foxtel and BINGE mostly share the same film and TV catalogue so the movie is also included in the streaming service’s January line-up. With a 14-day free trial, it’s even easier to instantly access a great collection of films without paying a cent for the first two weeks.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free. All three plans are subject to cancellation at any time.
Watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent cast
Nicolas Cage stars as himself in this hilarious new action comedy film. Joining him in the main cast are Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, and Neil Patrick Harris, among others. Check out the complete cast of film below:
Other movies to stream on Foxtel Now and BINGE
The BINGE library is home to a wide range of the best shows on BINGE and the latest blockbusters. When it comes to TV and movies, you can find similar content when exploring Foxtel Now’s library as well.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, Euphoria, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel or what’s on BINGE. Check them out below.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream movies and TV series at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Telstra TV: Yes – All models
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
