Movie

Heavyweights

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

★ 6.2(419)19951h 37m

Heavyweights is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 28 June 2026.

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Director: Steven Brill
Release date: 1995-02-17
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $17,700,000
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

Heavyweights — trailer

About Heavyweights

Heavyweights is a 1995 movie in the Family and Comedy genres, directed by Steven Brill, starring David Goldman, Tom McGowan and Joseph Wayne Miller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 419 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Heavyweights in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

summer camppsychopathoverweightobesityinstructorweight lossfitness centercamp classic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Heavyweights in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Heavyweights is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Heavyweights on Netflix?+

Heavyweights is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Heavyweights?+

Heavyweights has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Heavyweights?+

Heavyweights stars David Goldman, Tom McGowan, Joseph Wayne Miller, Cody Burger and Aaron Schwartz.

When did Heavyweights come out?+

Heavyweights is a 1995 movie directed by Steven Brill.

What genre is Heavyweights?+

Heavyweights is Family and Comedy film.

Who directed Heavyweights?+

Heavyweights was directed by Steven Brill.