# Sidekicks (1992)

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**Runtime**: 101 min
**Genres**: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
**Directed by**: Aaron Norris
**Written by**: Lou Illar, Galen Thompson
**Starring**: Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson, Joe Piscopo

> *A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A film that asks: what if a teen with asthma also liked Chuck Norris? Barry escapes bullies and suburban ennui in daydreams of Norris-based adventures. But he takes up martial arts in the real world too, prepping for a tournament. It’s really for kids.

**Mood tags**: cozy

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