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6.3 / 10(2,551 votes)IMDbPG20051h 40m$86.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Sky High

“Saving the world.. one homework assignment at a time.”

Synopsis

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Sky High (2005) Official Trailer #1 - Kurt Russell Movie HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 29, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 18, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.47x ROI)

Production Budget

$35M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$86.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.47x

+$51.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $35MWorldwide: $86.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mike Mitchell
Screenplay & Story
Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle, Paul Hernandez, Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel
Original Score
Michael Giacchino
Original Title
Sky High
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$35M
Worldwide Gross
$86.4M
Production Studios
Max Stronghold Productions Inc., Walt Disney Pictures, Gunn Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mike Mitchell

Screenplay & Story

Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle, Paul Hernandez, Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel

Original Score & Music

Michael Giacchino

Director of Photography

Shelly Johnson

Film Editing

Peter Amundson

Producers

Andrew Gunn, Ann Marie Sanderlin, Mario Iscovich

Department Leadership Roster

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Director

Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino

Original Music Composer

Shelly Johnson

Shelly Johnson

Director of Photography

Peter Amundson

Editor

Andrew Gunn

Producer

Michael Wilkinson

Michael Wilkinson

Costume Design

Bob Schooley

Bob Schooley

Writer

Mark McCorkle

Mark McCorkle

Writer

Paul Hernandez

Writer

Bruce Robert Hill

Production Design

Jon H. Epstein

Jon H. Epstein

Stunt Coordinator

Scott Rogers

Scott Rogers

Stunt Coordinator

Glenn Berger

Glenn Berger

Writer

Jonathan Aibel

Jonathan Aibel

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sky High.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky High

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sky High about?

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

Who directed Sky High?

Sky High was directed by Mike Mitchell.

Who stars in Sky High?

The principal cast of Sky High includes Michael Angarano, Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Danielle Panabaker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

When was Sky High released and how long is it?

Sky High was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of Sky High?

Sky High had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $86.4M at the worldwide box office (2.47 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Sky High?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Sky High was composed by Michael Giacchino.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky High?

Sky High holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).