# Sidekicks (1992)

> An asthmatic Texas teenager turns his devotion to Chuck Norris into martial-arts training and a determined stand against school bullies.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13490

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
- Director: Aaron Norris
- Cast: Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Julia Nickson, Joe Piscopo, Danica McKellar, John Buchanan
- TMDB rating: 5.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105402/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, uplifting, inspirational, family movie night, nostalgic movie night

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- [The Perfect Weapon (1991)](https://ember.film/movie/21485)
- [Best of the Best (1989)](https://ember.film/movie/136654)
- [New Fist of Fury (1976)](https://ember.film/movie/11258)
- [Never Back Down (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/4118)
- [3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998)](https://ember.film/movie/20299)
- [No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/7337)
- [3 Ninjas (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/9868)
- [Karate Kid: Legends (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/949725)

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