Ben Stiller, Judd Apatow Celebrate Heavyweights 30th Anniversary

Ben Stiller and Judd Apatow recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their cult classic film, Heavyweights, which premiered on February 17, 1995. The film, directed by Steven Brill, follows a group of boys at a weight loss camp taken over by a fitness-obsessed entrepreneur portrayed by Stiller. Initially receiving mixed reviews and modest box office performance, Heavyweights has since gained a loyal following through repeated airings and home video releases. Stiller humorously noted on social media that Disney might have forgotten about the film, joking it wouldn't be featured prominently on Disney+. Apatow shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, highlighting a connection between Heavyweights and the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, as Kenan Thompson appears in both. Reflecting on the film's legacy, Apatow called the experience of making the film 'magical' despite its initial lack of recognition.