Heavyweights(1995)
“They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh.”
Overview
Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyrannical fitness guru Tony buys the camp, he puts the kids on a cruel regimen that goes too far. Sick of the endless weeks of "all work and no play," the kids stage a coup and reclaim their summer of fun.
Director
Steven Brill
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
David Goldman
as Nicholas
Tom McGowan
as Pat
Joseph Wayne Miller
as Sam
Cody Burger
as Cody
Aaron Schwartz
as Gerry
Allen Covert
as Kenny
Kenan Thompson
as Roy
Tim Blake Nelson
as Camp Hope Salesman
Leah Lail
as Julie
Ben Stiller
as Tony Perkis / Tony Perkis Sr.
Shaun Weiss
as Josh
Tom Hodges
as Lars
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Caravan Pictures
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Where can I watch Heavyweights?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Heavyweights (1995).
What is Heavyweights about?▼
Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyrannical fitness guru Tony buys the camp, he puts the kids on a cruel regimen that goes too far. Sick of the endless weeks of "all work and no play," the kids stage a coup and reclaim their summer of fun.
Who directed Heavyweights?▼
Heavyweights was directed by Steven Brill and released in 1995. It is a family, comedy film.
How long is Heavyweights?▼
Heavyweights has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Heavyweights?▼
The cast of Heavyweights includes David Goldman as Nicholas, Tom McGowan as Pat, Joseph Wayne Miller as Sam, Cody Burger as Cody, Aaron Schwartz as Gerry and more.
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