Sidekicks
“A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Jonathan Brandis
Barry Gabrewski
Chuck Norris
Self
Beau Bridges
Jerry Gabrewski
Mako
Mr. Lee
Julia Nickson
Noreen Chan
Joe Piscopo
Kelly Stone
Danica McKellar
Lauren
John Buchanan
Randy Cellini
Richard Moll
Horn
Gerrit Graham
Mapes
Dennis Burkley
Hank
Dennis Letts
Man with dog
David Born
Businessman
Keefe Millard
Dr. Millard
Samantha Lloyd
Female Ninja
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.29x
+$9.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Screenplay & Story
- Galen Thompson, Lou Illar
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Sidekicks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.2M
- Production Studios
- Vision PDG, Gallery Films, Triumph Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Norris
Galen Thompson, Lou Illar
Alan Silvestri
João Fernandes
Bernard Weiser, David Rawlins
Don Carmody, James McIngvale, Chuck Norris, Linda McIngvale
Department Leadership Roster
Reuben Freed
Production Design
Don Carmody
Producer
Bernard Weiser
Editor
David Rawlins
Editor
Dean Raphael Ferrandini
Stunt Coordinator
Galen Thompson
Screenplay
Aaron Norris
Director
Lou Illar
Screenplay
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidekicks
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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 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.
Who directed Sidekicks?
Sidekicks was directed by Aaron Norris.
Who stars in Sidekicks?
The principal cast of Sidekicks includes Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson.
When was Sidekicks released and how long is it?
Sidekicks was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sidekicks?
Sidekicks had a reported production budget of $7.5M and grossed $17.2M at the worldwide box office (2.29 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Sidekicks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sidekicks was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sidekicks?
Sidekicks holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).