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Sidekicks

Sidekicks

Action • PG • 1992 • 1 hr 41 min
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4.4
IMDb
5.3

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.

Starring

Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson

Directed By

Aaron Norris

Written By

Lou Illar, Galen Thompson

Attributes

SimpleLight

Genre

ActionAdventureDramaFamily

Release Date

December 17, 1992

User Reviews

Jeremy
Jeremy
Not as good as the Karate Kid movies, but just a fun stupid comedy from the 90s. Kids will like it.
Kurt Robinson
Kurt Robinson
Is this a good movie? Probably not, but it is a fun nostalgic ride with a good Chuck Norris performance.
Andrew Wilkerson
Andrew Wilkerson
Yes, I like this film more than any of the Karate Kids. No, I don't know why.
Thomas Rice
Thomas Rice
A poor attempt at capturing the magic of The Karate Kid. With a weak plot and derivative story.
Anthony Nelson
Anthony Nelson
Cheesy as hell, but very enjoyable. Definitely following the Karate Kid formula to a tee.
Jesus
Jesus
When I was a kid I thought this was a good movie. As an adult I only appreciate Chuck Norris for the jokes/memes centered around him.
HotCoffey
HotCoffey
A good balance between 3 ninjas and Karate Kid (Though technically Chuck is a Tae Kwon Do master)
Matthew Keener
Matthew Keener
Low rent Karate Kid clone now with Asthma and Chuck Norris.
Adam Gonce
Adam Gonce
Classic Childhood flick. Used to love it but it doesnt really hold up.
Ian Row
Ian Row
Like most people I saw this when I was 12. I couldn't possibly think of a reason for you to watch this.

Stats

Ratings
45 (25%)
80 (44%)
48 (26%)
8 (4%)
4.4 – Based on 182 ratings
Attributes
Slow
Simple
Light
Fast
Complex
Dark
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Friends
Self
Family
21%
25%
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4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer

Cast & Crew

Aaron Norris
Aaron
Norris
Jonathan Brandis
Jonathan
Brandis
Chuck Norris
Chuck
Norris
Beau Bridges
Beau
Bridges
Mako
Mako
Julia Nickson
Julia
Nickson
Joe Piscopo
Joe
Piscopo
Danica McKellar
Danica
McKellar
John Buchanan
John
Buchanan
Richard Moll
Richard
Moll
Gerrit Graham
Gerrit
Graham
Lou Illar
Lou
Illar
Galen Thompson
Galen
Thompson

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