Summary
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.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+26)
Critics 26Audiences 52GoodWatch 39
Tomatometer26%
Letterboxd · 9 K ratings2.7/5
IMDb5.3
Audience score49%
Box office
2.3×its budget
- Budget
- $8 M
- Worldwide
- $17 M
Worldwide it earned $10 M more than it cost.
Running time
1 h 41 min
A typical length for action movies, −7 min on the typical 108
typical 108101Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 21 countries, rent or buy in 10 more
+11Released
1992
December 17, 1992
34 years ago
Genres
ActionAdventureDramaFamilyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism15 of 15
Jonathan BrandisBarry Gabrewski
Chuck NorrisSelf
Beau BridgesJerry Gabrewski
MakoMr. Lee
Julia NicksonNoreen Chan
Joe PiscopoKelly Stone
Danica McKellarLauren- JBJohn BuchananRandy Cellini
Richard MollHorn
Gerrit GrahamMapes
Dennis BurkleyHank
Dennis LettsMan with dog
David BornBusinessman- KMKeefe MillardDr. Millard
- SLSamantha LloydFemale Ninja
Directing · 5
- Aaron Norris Director
- Dean Raphael Ferrandini Second Unit Director, Associate Producer, Stunt Coordinator
- Leo Zisman First Assistant Director
- Mark S. Glick Second Assistant Director
- Caroline Sax Script Supervisor
Writing · 2
- Galen Thompson Screenplay
- Lou Illar Story, Screenplay, Associate Producer
Production · 11
- Chuck Norris Executive Producer
- James McIngvale Executive Producer
- Linda McIngvale Executive Producer
- Don Carmody Producer
- Penny Perry Casting
- Annette Benson Casting
Camera · 2
- João Fernandes Director of Photography
- Michael Meinardus Steadicam Operator
Editing · 2
- Bernard Weiser Editor
- David Rawlins Editor
Sound · 13
- Alan Silvestri Original Music Composer
- Dan Molina Sound Designer, Sound Editor
- James Troutman Supervising Sound Editor
- Robert Thirlwell Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Clancy T. Troutman Foley Supervisor
- Gonzo Cervantes Sound Editor
Art · 7
- Reuben Freed Production Design
- Steven K. Barnett Set Decoration
- David Oliver Pfeil Title Designer
- Leon Chenier Set Dresser
- Micheal Fisher Set Dresser
- Melanie Edgecombe Set Dresser
Costume & Make-Up · 5
- Bob Harper Hair Designer, Makeup Designer
- Julie Rae Engelsman Costume Designer
- Sally J. Harper Makeup Designer, Hair Designer
- Rona Lamont Costume Supervisor
- Jennifer Bell Assistant Hairstylist
Other crew · 3
- Ken Speed Special Effects Coordinator
- Erik Cord Stunts
- Nancy Knott Scenic Artist
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