A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.

53% rating 1992 PG 1h 41m

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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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About Sidekicks

Director
Aaron Norris
Cast
Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson, Joe Piscopo, Danica McKellar, John Buchanan
Writers
Lou Illar, Galen Thompson
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
Release date
17/12/1992
Rating
PG
Original language
EN
Country
US
Tags
martial arts, hero, martial arts tournament, teenage boy, high school student, bullying, karate, martial arts training