Overview

• Released on February 17, 1995, 'Heavyweights' follows a group of kids at a weight-loss camp taken over by an overzealous fitness guru, played by Ben Stiller in dual roles.
• The film, co-written by Judd Apatow and directed by Steven Brill, underperformed at the box office but later achieved cult classic status through home video and TV reruns.
• Kenan Thompson, who was 16 during filming, reflected on the experience as a pivotal moment in his career, while also acknowledging personal challenges during that time.
• Ben Stiller humorously remarked on social media that Disney appears to have forgotten the film, though it remains available for streaming on Disney+.
• Judd Apatow shared behind-the-scenes photos, celebrating the movie as his screenwriting debut and a 'magical experience' for its cast and crew.