Sidekicks_
"A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
7 countries
Tubi
FREE
3 countries
Rakuten TV
FREE
3 countries
The Roku Channel
FREE
1 country
Fandango at Home Free
FREE
1 country
Pluto TV
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Sidekicks earned $17.2M worldwide on a $7.5M budget — a 129% return on investment.
Aaron Norris →
Year context
Sidekicks was released 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (15)
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
JB
John Buchanan
Randy Cellini
Richard Moll
Horn
Gerrit Graham
Mapes
Dennis Burkley
Hank
Dennis Letts
Man with dog
David Born
Businessman
KM
Keefe Millard
Dr. Millard
SL
Samantha Lloyd
Female Ninja
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$7.5M
Budget
$17.2M
Revenue
+129%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
Vision PDG
Gallery Films
Triumph Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (184 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$7,500,000
Box Office
$17,200,000
Profit
+$9,700,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Sidekicks?
Sidekicks has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who directed Sidekicks?
Sidekicks was directed by Aaron Norris.
Who stars in Sidekicks?
The cast of Sidekicks includes Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson.
How much did Sidekicks make at the box office?
Sidekicks earned $17,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $7,500,000.
What is the rating of Sidekicks?
Sidekicks has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 184 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Adventure
Drama
Family
KEYWORDS (22)
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karate
bullying
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teenage crush
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high school student
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daydreaming
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gym instructor
action hero
student mentor relationship
parent teacher romance
training-montage
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