Heavyweights
“They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh.”
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.
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Heavyweights (1995) Trailer And TV Spots
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →David Goldman
Nicholas
Tom McGowan
Pat
Joseph Wayne Miller
Sam
Cody Burger
Cody
Aaron Schwartz
Gerry
Allen Covert
Kenny
Kenan Thompson
Roy
Tim Blake Nelson
Camp Hope Salesman
Leah Lail
Julie
Ben Stiller
Tony Perkis / Tony Perkis Sr.
Shaun Weiss
Josh
Tom Hodges
Lars
Paul Feig
Tim
David Bowe
Chris Donelly
Max Goldblatt
Phillip
Patrick LaBrecque
Dawson
Jerry Stiller
Harvey Bushkin
Anne Meara
Alice Bushkin
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.77x
+$7.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Brill
- Screenplay & Story
- Judd Apatow, Steven Brill
- Original Score
- J.A.C. Redford
- Original Title
- Heavyweights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.7M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Brill
Judd Apatow, Steven Brill
J.A.C. Redford
Victor Hammer, Michael Ferris
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Sarah Bowman, Joe Roth, Judd Apatow, Roger Birnbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Brill
Director
Judd Apatow
Writer
Steven Brill
Writer
Victor Hammer
Director of Photography
J.A.C. Redford
Original Music Composer
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
Kimberly A. Tillman
Costume Design
Joe Roth
Producer
Stephen Storer
Production Design
Steve Boyum
Stunt Coordinator
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heavyweights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Heavyweights?
The principal cast of Heavyweights includes David Goldman, Tom McGowan, Joseph Wayne Miller, Cody Burger, Aaron Schwartz.
When was Heavyweights released and how long is it?
Heavyweights was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heavyweights?
Heavyweights had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $17.7M at the worldwide box office (1.77 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Heavyweights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heavyweights was composed by J.A.C. Redford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heavyweights?
Heavyweights holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).