Heavyweights
A group of overweight teens at a carefree summer camp must outwit an iron‑fisted fitness mogul who seizes control, fighting to restore their freedom and the joy of the season.
“They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh.”
Synopsis
Camp Hope is a summer camp for overweight boys operated by a compassionate couple who help the campers feel at ease with their weight. When the camp is purchased by the authoritarian fitness instructor Tony, he imposes a harsh and unforgiving training program that pushes the children too far. Frustrated by the relentless schedule of "all work and no play," the kids organize a rebellion to take back their summer and restore the fun.
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A crew of 48+ credited
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Edited by Carroll Timothy O MearaShot by Victor HammerScored by J A C RedfordDesigned by Stephen Storer
Box Office
1995 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.8× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$17.7M
US & Canada: $17.7M — 100% of worldwide · International: $11K (0%)
Opening weekend: $7.1M — 40% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $7.1M — 40% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,953 theaters
Also known as
- Pfundskerlede
- Pesos pesadoses
- La Colo des gourmandsfr
- Pesi massimiit
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Cast & Crew
48 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Tom Mcgowan
as Pat Finley
David Goldman
as Nicholas
Aaron Schwartz
as Gerald 'Gerry' Garner
Joseph Wayne Miller
as Sam
Ben Stiller
as Tony Perkis Sr.
Cody Burger
as Cody
Allen Covert
as Kenny
Kenan Thompson
as Roy
Tim Blake Nelson
as Camp Hope Salesman
Leah Lail
as Julie
Nancy Ringham
as Mrs. Maury Garner
Seth St Laurent
as Camp MVP Racer
Supporting cast
27Shaun Weiss
as Josh
Tom Hodges
as Lars
Paul Feig
as Tim
David Bowe
as Chris Donelly
Max Goldblatt
as Phillip
Patrick Labrecque
as Dawson
Jerry Stiller
as Harvey Bushkin
Anne Meara
as Alice Bushkin
Robert Zalkind
as Simms
Jeffrey Tambor
as Maury Garner
Bobby Fain
as Camp MVP Pitcher
Robert E Spencer Iii
as Soccer Goalie
Dustin Greer
as Blob Master
Matthew R Zboyovski
as Hope Wall Climber
J T Alessi
as Balloon Shaver
Chris Snyder
as Baseball Scorekeeper
Aubrey Dollar
as Camp Magnolia Girl
Mary Holt Fickes
as Camp Magnolia Girl
Jamie Olson
as Camp Magnolia Girl
Lauren Hill
as Angelic Girl
Lois Yaroshefsky
as Camp Magnolia Counselor
Matthew Bradley King
as Gerry's School Buddy
Deena Dill
as Stewardess
Tom Kelley
as Man on Plane
Landry M Constantino
as Kissing Girl
Lars Clark
as Jack Garner
Judd Apatow
as Homer
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