Sidekicks

Sidekicks

A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.

1992•1h 41m•5.3/10

ActionAdventureDramaFamily

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.3/10(194)

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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Production

Vision PDG, Gallery Films, Triumph Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jonathan Brandis

Jonathan Brandis

Barry Gabrewski

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

Self

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Jerry Gabrewski

Mako

Mako

Mr. Lee

Julia Nickson

Julia Nickson

Noreen Chan

Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo

Kelly Stone

Danica McKellar

Danica McKellar

Lauren

John Buchanan

Randy Cellini

Richard Moll

Richard Moll

Horn

Gerrit Graham

Gerrit Graham

Mapes

Dennis Burkley

Dennis Burkley

Hank

Dennis Letts

Dennis Letts

Man with dog

David Born

David Born

Businessman

Keefe Millard

Dr. Millard

Samantha Lloyd

Female Ninja

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