Sidekicks (1992): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Sidekicks is a 1992 action drama directed by Aaron Norris, starring Jonathan Brandis as Barry Gabrewski, Chuck Norris and MAKO. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $17.2 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vision PDG
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sidekicks About?
The premise of Sidekicks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Asthmatic teen Barry Gabrewski, a day‑dreamer tormented by bullies, retreats into a fantasy where he partners with his martial‑arts idol Chuck Norris in cinematic‑style, high‑octane adventures. Guided by his teacher’s wise uncle, Mr. Lee, Barry masters karate basics and ultimately enters a championship.
Sidekicks Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mentor
- combat sport
- teenager
- karate
- martial arts
- computer
- bully
- opening action scene
- martial arts training
- teenager fighting adult
- teenage boy
- black belt
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- teacher student relationship
- flying kick
- running
- tournament
- taekwondo
- kung fu
- teen martial arts
- foot chase
- chase
- actor playing himself
- knife
- kitchen
- beating
- revenge
- punching bag
- martial arts tournament
- role model
- asian man
- tough guy
- bully comeuppance
- team up
- showdown
- gunfight
- shootout
- machine gun
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- shotgun
- action hero
- hero
- fistfight
- brawl
- violence
- fight
- combat
- hand to hand combat
- martial arts master
- martial artist
Where to Watch Sidekicks
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Sidekicks Cast & Characters
Jonathan Brandis leads the cast as Barry Gabrewski, with Chuck Norris and MAKO as Mr. Lee. Directed by Aaron Norris; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aaron Norris
- Jonathan Brandis as Barry Gabrewski
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Chuck Norris as themselves -
MAKO as Mr. Lee -
Beau Bridges as Jerry Gabrewski
Also Starring in Sidekicks
· 11 more- John Buchanan Randy Cellini
- Richard Moll Horn
- Gerrit Graham Mapes
- Julia Nickson Noreen Chan
- Joe Piscopo Kelly Stone
- Samantha Lloyd Female Ninja
- Dennis Burkley Hank
- Danica McKellar Lauren
- Dennis Letts Man with dog
- David Born Businessman
- Keefe Millard Dr. Millard
Sidekicks Plot Summary
What happens in Sidekicks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Barry Gabrewski, a troubled and bullied asthmatic boy in Houston, Texas, lives with his widowed father, Jerry Gabrewski. A loner, Barry harbors vivid daydreams about being Chuck Norris’ sidekick and about battling Norris’ on-screen enemies. These foes often take the shape of his everyday tormentors: class bully Randy Cellini; their loudmouthed and demanding PE instructor, Coach Horn; and the apathetic Principal Mapes. Barry’s favorite teacher, Noreen Chan, often appears in these daydreams as the damsel in distress, and the parodies tilt toward Norris’ action-packed films.
Full summary
The whole story of Sidekicks, scene by scene
Sidekicks Box Office
Sidekicks grossed $17.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.2M
- US & Canada
- $17.2M
Sidekicks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sidekicks.
How Well Do You Know Sidekicks?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main child protagonist of the film?
Cars in Sidekicks
14 cars on screen, including the 1991 BMW 525i E34 and the 1972 Volkswagen Station Wagon T2 Typ 2.
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1991 BMW 525i E34 Important role -
1972 Volkswagen Station Wagon T2 Typ 2 Important role -
1990 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1988 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer Minor role
Sidekicks Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Unidos Para Vencer - Norris” and “无敌战将”.
- Also known as
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- Unidos Para Vencer - Norris
- 无敌战将
- Parťáci
- Pugno d'acciaio
- Juntos para vencer
- Sidekicks - uovervindelige partenere
- Парний удар
- A bajnok és a kölyök
- Unidos Para Vencer
- Mistr kickboxu
- Парный удар
- Партньори
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- Majster kickboxu
- Kumple
- 사이드킥
- Partneriai
- Camarazii
- Yan Vuruş
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Movies Like Sidekicks
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sidekick, Kickboxing Academy and The Karate Kid.
Sidekicks FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Sidekicks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sidekicks?
Sidekicks runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Sidekicks released?
Sidekicks was released on December 17, 1992.
Who directed Sidekicks?
Sidekicks was directed by Aaron Norris.
More films by Aaron Norris Who is in the cast of Sidekicks?
Sidekicks stars Jonathan Brandis as Barry Gabrewski, Chuck Norris and MAKO as Mr. Lee, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Sidekicks?
In the US, Sidekicks is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Sidekicks make at the box office?
Sidekicks grossed $17.2 million worldwide.
Does Sidekicks have a post-credit scene?
No. Sidekicks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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