Heavy Girls (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, Heavy Girls is a comedy and drama film directed by Axel Ranisch, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Sven lives with his mother Edeltraut, who is suffering from dementia. He shares his entire life, the apartment, even the bed with her. During the day he works at a bank. While he is at work, Daniel comes to the apartment to look after Edeltraut. He takes her to hairdresser's, goes for walks, shopping, and tidies up the apartment. But one day while Daniel is cleaning the windows, Edeltraut locks him out on the balcony and takes off. The two men go out looking for her. But what they find is not just Edeltraut, but also a tender fondness for one another, one which turns both of their lives upside down.
Who’s in it. Heavy Girls stars Ruth Bickelhaupt as Edeltraut, Heiko Pinkowski as Sven, Paul Pinkowski as Leo Marquardt and Peter Trabner as Daniel.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Heavy Girls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavy Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavy Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavy Girls (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heavy Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heavy Girls worth watching?
- Heavy Girls holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heavy Girls?
- Heavy Girls stars Ruth Bickelhaupt, Heiko Pinkowski, Paul Pinkowski and Peter Trabner.
- When was Heavy Girls released?
- Heavy Girls was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.