Sidekicks(1992)
A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.
Sidekicks 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.
Sidekicks (1992) is a action, adventure, drama and family film directed by Aaron Norris, released on December 17, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges and Mako. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 203 ratings.
- Director:
- Aaron Norris
- Writers:
- Lou Illar, Lou Illar, Galen Thompson
- Producers:
- Don Carmody
- Cinematographer:
- João Fernandes
- Composer:
- Alan Silvestri
- Production:
- Vision PDG, Gallery Films, Triumph Films
- Budget:
- $7,500,000
- Revenue:
- $17,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Sidekicks (1992) Trailer
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Sidekicks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonathan Brandis
as Barry Gabrewski
Chuck Norris
as Self
Beau Bridges
as Jerry Gabrewski
Mako
as Mr. Lee
Julia Nickson
as Noreen Chan
Joe Piscopo
as Kelly Stone
Danica McKellar
as Lauren
- John Buchanan
John Buchanan
as Randy Cellini
Richard Moll
as Horn
Gerrit Graham
as Mapes
Dennis Burkley
as Hank
Dennis Letts
as Man with dog
Key crew
Directed by Aaron Norris, written by Lou Illar, Lou Illar and Galen Thompson, produced by Don Carmody.
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Sidekicks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 203 ratings.
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Sidekicks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sidekicks online?
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Sidekicks (1992) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sidekicks?
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The main cast of Sidekicks (1992) includes Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako and Julia Nickson. The film was directed by Aaron Norris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sidekicks released?
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Sidekicks was released on December 17, 1992 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Sidekicks worth watching?
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Sidekicks (1992) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sidekicks?
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Yes. The official Sidekicks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.