Heavyweights

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

APPROPIATE

1995 / 97min.

Rating6.144

Genres

Family

Comedy

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.

Directors

Steven Brill

Actors

Ben Stiller

Jeffrey Tambor

Deena Dill

Judd Apatow

Paul Feig

Tim Blake Nelson

Jerry Stiller

Kenan Thompson

Patrick LaBrecque

Allen Covert

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