Sidekicks
A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.
1992 | 101m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Aaron Norris |
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| Writer: | Galen Thompson, Lou Illar |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 17, 1992 |
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| Director: | Aaron Norris |
| Writer: | Galen Thompson, Lou Illar |
| Genres: | Family, Adventure, Action, Drama |
| Keywords | martial arts, hero, karate, bullying, bully, teenage crush, teenage boy, high school student, martial arts tournament, martial arts training, chinese restaurant, asthmatic, nunchaku, daydreaming, sidekick, gym instructor, action hero, student mentor relationship, parent teacher romance, training-montage, idol, gym class |
| Production Companies | Vision PDG, Gallery Films, Triumph Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $17,200,000
Budget: $7,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| John Buchanan | Randy Cellini |
| Richard Moll | Horn |
| Gerrit Graham | Mapes |
| Dennis Burkley | Hank |
| Dennis Letts | Man with dog |
| David Born | Businessman |
| Keefe Millard | Dr. Millard |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| João Fernandes | Director of Photography |
| Clancy T. Troutman | Foley Supervisor |
| Bob Harper | Makeup Designer, Hair Designer |
| Sally J. Harper | Makeup Designer, Hair Designer |
| Steven K. Barnett | Set Decoration |
| Penny Perry | Casting |
| Mark S. Glick | Second Assistant Director |
| Micheal Fisher | Set Dresser |
| Chuck Singleton | Construction Coordinator |
| Denis Dutton | Sound Editor |
| Dan Molina | Sound Designer, Sound Editor |
| Robert Thirlwell | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Craig Busch | Location Manager |
| Susan Dukow | Production Coordinator |
| Galen Thompson | Screenplay |
| Lou Illar | Screenplay, Story |
| Julie Rae Engelsman | Costume Designer |
| David Rawlins | Editor |
| Annette Benson | Casting |
| Leon Chenier | Set Dresser |
| Gonzo Cervantes | Sound Editor |
| Adam Johnston | Sound Editor |
| Allan Schultz | Sound Editor |
| Michael Meinardus | Steadicam Operator |
| Lisa Kauppi | Music Editor |
| James Troutman | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Lee R. Mayes | Production Manager |
| Reuben Freed | Production Design |
| Bernard Weiser | Editor |
| Leo Zisman | First Assistant Director |
| Melanie Edgecombe | Set Dresser |
| Nancy Knott | Scenic Artist |
| Michael P. Cook | Sound Editor |
| Patrick Cyccone Jr. | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jonathon 'Earl' Stein | Sound Mixer |
| Ken Speed | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Rona Lamont | Costume Supervisor |
| Caroline Sax | Script Supervisor |
| Aaron Norris | Director |
| Dean Raphael Ferrandini | Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator |
| David Oliver Pfeil | Title Designer |
| Alan Silvestri | Original Music Composer |
| Erik Cord | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Don Carmody | Producer |
| James McIngvale | Executive Producer |
| Linda McIngvale | Executive Producer |
| Lou Illar | Associate Producer |
| Michael Slee | Associate Producer |
| Jordan Yospe | Associate Producer |
| Dean Raphael Ferrandini | Associate Producer |
| Chuck Norris | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 19 | 36 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 | 16 | 29 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 | 17 | 33 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 | 20 | 65 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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