Sidekicks movie poster

Sidekicks

"A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team."

December 17, 1992 1h 41m 5.3/10 (182 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Sidekicks is a action/adventure film. directed by Aaron Norris.

Starring Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, and Beau Bridges

Synopsis

Asthmatic teenager Barry Gabrewski is a daydreamer. Troubled by bullying, he escapes into a fantasy world where he is the sidekick to his martial arts hero, Chuck Norris, in a series of high-octane adventures taken right out of his movies. With help from his teacher's wise old uncle, Mr. Lee, Barry learns the finer points of martial arts and enters a karate championship.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 17, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (182 votes)
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Budget $7.5M Production budget
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Box Office $17.2M 2.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,500,000
Revenue
$17,200,000

Production Companies

  • Vision PDG
  • Gallery Films
  • Triumph Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sidekicks about?

Asthmatic teenager Barry Gabrewski is a daydreamer. Troubled by bullying, he escapes into a fantasy world where he is the sidekick to his martial arts hero, Chuck Norris, in a series of high-octane...

Who directed Sidekicks?

Sidekicks was directed by Aaron Norris.

How long is Sidekicks?

Sidekicks has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Sidekicks released?

Sidekicks was released on December 17, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sidekicks?

The main cast of Sidekicks includes Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson.

Is Sidekicks worth watching?

Sidekicks has a user rating of 5.3/10 based on 182 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.