Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorAaron Norris
WriterGalen Thompson, Lou Illar
Cast
Jonathan Brandis
Barry Gabrewski
Chuck Norris
Self
Beau Bridges
Jerry Gabrewski
Mako
Mr. Lee
Julia Nickson
Noreen Chan
Joe Piscopo
Kelly Stone
Danica McKellar
Lauren
John Buchanan
Randy Cellini
Richard Moll
Horn
Gerrit Graham
Mapes
Dennis Burkley
Hank
Dennis Letts
Man with dog
David Born
Businessman
Keefe Millard
Dr. Millard
Samantha Lloyd
Female Ninja
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Keywords
martial artsherokaratebullyingbullyteenage crushteenage boyhigh school studentmartial arts tournamentmartial arts trainingchinese restaurantasthmaticnunchakudaydreamingsidekickgym instructoraction herostudent mentor relationshipparent teacher romancetraining-montage
Details
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$17M
TMDb Votes
190
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026