Heavyweights_
"They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
9 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Heavyweights earned $17.7M worldwide on a $10.0M budget — a 77% return on investment.
Steven Brill →
Year context
Heavyweights was released 31 years ago in 1995.
CAST (20)
DG
David Goldman
Nicholas
Tom McGowan
Pat
JW
Joseph Wayne Miller
Sam
CB
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
MG
Max Goldblatt
Phillip
Patrick LaBrecque
Dawson
Jerry Stiller
Harvey Bushkin
Anne Meara
Alice Bushkin
RZ
Robert Zalkind
Simms
Jeffrey Tambor
Maury Garner
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$10.0M
Budget
$17.7M
Revenue
+77%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Walt Disney Pictures
Caravan Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (406 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$17,700,000
Profit
+$7,700,000
IMDB
Trailer
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 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.
How long is Heavyweights?
Heavyweights has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed Heavyweights?
Heavyweights was directed by Steven Brill.
Who stars in Heavyweights?
The cast of Heavyweights includes David Goldman, Tom McGowan, Joseph Wayne Miller, Cody Burger, Aaron Schwartz.
How much did Heavyweights make at the box office?
Heavyweights earned $17,700,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of Heavyweights?
Heavyweights has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 406 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Family
Comedy
KEYWORDS (8)
summer camp
psychopath
overweight
obesity
instructor
weight loss
fitness center
camp classic