Barry isn’t your typical high school student—he is obsessed with action movies, particularly those starring Chuck Norris. To escape the challenges of his everyday life, including bullies and the loss of his mother, Barry daydreams about being Chuck Norris’s sidekick, taking down the bad guys to save the day. With guidance from his favorite teacher and her uncle, Barry trains in martial arts to gain confidence and face reality. When he enters a martial arts tournament, he must overcome his fears to win the competition and earn the heart of his longtime crush.
A quintessential 90s nostalgia film, Sidekicks stands out for its homage to iconic action scenes and martial arts cinema. Directed by Aaron Norris, this Sidekicks 4K Blu-ray edition features a standout cast including Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Joe Piscopo, Mako, Beau Bridges, Julia Nickson, and Danica McKellar. This Sidekicks 4K Blu-ray set presents the film newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative, offering impressive picture quality, crisp sound, and a wealth of bonus features for collectors and fans alike. Whether revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, the Sidekicks 4K Blu-ray edition is a must-have for any action movie enthusiast.
Directed by: Aaron Norris
Starring: Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Joe Piscopo, Mako, Beau Bridges, Julia Nickson, Danica McKellar
1992 / 101 min / 1.85:1 / English 2.0 Stereo
Sidekicks [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Set]
• 4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray Set
• 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
• Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
• Brand new commentary track with director Aaron Norris
• Fan commentary track with filmmaker Joe Begos and friends
• "Butch on Sidekicks" (36 min) - an interview with director Aaron Norris
• "Producing Sidekicks" (19 min) - an interview with producer Don Carmody
• "Kata Queen" (40 min) - an interview with actress Julia Nickson
• "Designing Sidekicks" (47 min) - an interview with production designer Reuben Freed
• "Editing Sidekicks" (34 min) - an interview with film editor Bernard Weiser
• Original video trailer
• Original 10-minute promo reel
• Still gallery
• Reversible sleeve artwork
• English SDH subtitles