Heavy (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, Heavy is a drama and romance film directed by James Mangold, running about 105 minutes. “He's a man so shy, he doesn't even think he deserves love…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Victor is a cook who works in a greasy bar/restaurant owned by his mother, Dolly. It's just the two of them, a waitress named Delores, and a heavy drinking regular, Leo. But things change when Callie, a beautiful college drop-out, shows up as a new waitress and steals Victor's heart. But Victor is too shy to do anything about it, and too self-consciously overweight to dream of winning Callie away.
Who’s in it. Heavy stars Pruitt Taylor Vince as Victor Modino, Liv Tyler as Callie, Shelley Winters as Dolly Modino and Debbie Harry as Delores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Heavy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavy (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heavy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heavy worth watching?
- Heavy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heavy?
- Heavy stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Liv Tyler, Shelley Winters, Debbie Harry and Joe Grifasi.
- When was Heavy released?
- Heavy was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.