Heavyweights (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1995, Heavyweights is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Steven Brill, running about 100 minutes. “They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Heavyweights stars Tom McGowan as Pat, Aaron Schwartz as Gerry, Shaun Weiss as Josh and Kenan Thompson as Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Heavyweights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavyweights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavyweights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavyweights (1995)?
- In US, Heavyweights is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heavyweights worth watching?
- Heavyweights holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heavyweights?
- Heavyweights stars Tom McGowan, Aaron Schwartz, Shaun Weiss, Kenan Thompson and Jerry Stiller.
- When was Heavyweights released?
- Heavyweights was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.