Heavyweights
"They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh."
Originally released in 1995. Heavyweights is a family/comedy film. directed by Steven Brill.
Starring Tom McGowan, Aaron Schwartz, and Shaun Weiss
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (402 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.7M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,700,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Caravan Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Heavyweights?
Heavyweights was directed by Steven Brill.
How long is Heavyweights?
Heavyweights has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Heavyweights released?
Heavyweights was released on February 17, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heavyweights?
The main cast of Heavyweights includes Tom McGowan, Aaron Schwartz, Shaun Weiss, Tom Hodges, Leah Lail.
Is Heavyweights worth watching?
Heavyweights has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 402 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.