Heavy (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, Heavy is an action and animation film directed by Noboru Ishiguro, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Gai, a karate expert in the New York slum, is trained to be a boxing champion by a cancer-strucken doctor and a transvestite suffering from AIDS. Based on the manga by Motoka Murakami.
Who’s in it. Heavy stars Yasunori Matsumoto as Guy Hyuga (voice), Gorō Naya as Alex Gordon (voice), Masaru Ikeda as Ryu Hyuga (voice) and Hiromi Tsuru as Lily (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavy (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heavy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Heavy?
- Heavy stars Yasunori Matsumoto, Gorō Naya, Masaru Ikeda, Hiromi Tsuru and Tessyo Genda.
- When was Heavy released?
- Heavy was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.