Sky High (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Sky High is a 2005 adventure comedy directed by Mike Mitchell, starring Michael Angarano, Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $86.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Mike Mitchell
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sky High About?
The premise of Sky High without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Angel's quiet life is disrupted when he meets Estrella, leading him to question his future and pursue a more thrilling existence. He quickly becomes entangled in a criminal underworld, rising through its dangerous hierarchy with unexpected skill. As he navigates this perilous world, a determined detective begins to close in, forcing Angel to choose between his newfound freedom and the love he’s found.
Sky High Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age
- non comic book superhero
- superheroine
- teen adventure
- sidekick
- superhero school
- teen movie
- male protagonist
- teenage protagonist
- superhero adventure
- villainess
- human becoming an animal
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- friend
- loyalty
- bravery
- bully
- slammed against a wall
- reference to wonder woman
- teenage superhero
- slimehouse
- psychotronic film
- 2000s
- 21st century
- superhero sci fi
- teenager
- superhero action
- young
- chlorokinesis
- self duplication
- cryokinesis
- technopathy
- animal
- animal transformation
- studio logo segues into film
- teen comedy
- sidekick saves the day
- high school
- best friend
- flying
- suburb
- kicking
- supernatural power
- floating
- dancing
- genius
- wire
- nerd
- underwear
- punch
- falling from height
Where to Watch Sky High
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Sky High Cast
Michael Angarano leads the cast, with Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston. Directed by Mike Mitchell.
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Director Mike Mitchell
Sky High Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sky High 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 62% User score
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Sky High Plot Summary
What happens in Sky High from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a voiceover from Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano), who introduces viewers to a world teeming with superheroes. The most celebrated heroes are none other than his parents, the immensely strong Commander (Kurt Russell) and the breathtaking Jetstream (Kelly Preston). While the world views them purely as heroes, Will shares that they also run one of the nation’s top real estate chains. As he braces himself for high school—their old stomping ground designed for super-powered youth—he faces a daunting reality: he lacks any powers of his own.
Full summary
The whole story of Sky High, scene by scene
Sky High Box Office & Budget
Sky High grossed $86.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $63.9 million came from the US and Canada and $22.4 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$86.4M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $63.9M
- International
- $22.4M
- Budget
- $35M
Sky High Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sky High.
How Well Do You Know Sky High?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who are Will Stronghold's super-powered parents?
Cars in Sky High
3 cars on screen, including the 1996 International 3800 and the 1970 Ford Maverick.
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1970 Ford Maverick Minor role -
1987 Ford F-150 Background role
Sky High Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “超人高校” and “Sky High - Super Escola de Heróis”.
- Also known as
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- 超人高校
- Sky High - Super Escola de Heróis
- Super Escola de Heróis
- Sky High - Diese Schule hebt ab!
- 玩转超人学堂
- Sky High - Diese Highschool hebt ab!
- L'École fantastique
- Škola superhrdinů
- Sky High - Scuola di superpoteri
- Sky High - Höjdarskolan
- Sky High - Escola de Heróis
- Sky High: Una escuela de altos vuelos
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- Высший пилотаж
- Szuper felsőtagozat
- תיכון בהיי
- Sky High : École des superhéros
- Sky High: Super Escola de Heróis
- Школа за герои
- Kahramanlar Okulu
- Súper Escuela de Héroes
- Supervaroņu skola
- Škola superhrdinov
- 스카이 하이
- Вищий пілотаж
- スカイ・ハイ
- Padangių gimnazija
- รวมพันธุ์โจ๋ พลังเหนือโลก
- Trường Học Siêu Nhân
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Sky High FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sky High, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sky High?
Sky High runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Sky High released?
Sky High was released on July 29, 2005.
Who directed Sky High?
Sky High was directed by Mike Mitchell.
More films by Mike Mitchell Who is in the cast of Sky High?
Sky High stars Michael Angarano, Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston.
Where can I watch Sky High?
In the US, Sky High is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Sky High make at the box office?
Sky High grossed $86.4 million worldwide ($63.9 million domestic, $22.4 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Sky High rated?
Sky High has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Sky High have a post-credit scene?
No. Sky High has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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