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Heavyweights is a 1995 American comedy film directed by Steven Brill and written by Brill with Judd Apatow, and starring Tom McGowan, Aaron Schwartz, Shaun Weiss, Tom Hodges, Leah Lail, Paul Feig, Kenan Thompson, David Bowe, Max Goldblatt, Robert Zalkind, Patrick LaBrecque, Jeffrey Tambor, Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara, and Ben Stiller (in a dual role). The film follows a fat camp for kids that is taken over by a fitness entrepreneur as its campers work to overthrow him.
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1995 · 1h 37m · Family · Comedy
TMDB 6.2/10 (423 votes)
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
Box office $18M worldwide
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Steven BrillDirectorDDavid Goldmanas Nicholas
Tom McGowanas PatJJoseph Wayne Milleras SamCCody Burgeras Cody
Aaron Schwartzas Gerry
Allen Covertas Kenny
Leah Lailas Julie
Ben Stilleras Tony Perkis / Tony Perkis Sr.
Shaun Weissas Josh
Tom Hodgesas Lars
Paul Feigas Tim
David Boweas Chris Donelly