Heavyweights

Heavyweights

They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh.

PG 1995 · 97 min · ★ 6.2 · Family, Comedy

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.

Directed by Steven Brill · Written by Steven Brill

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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

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