Sky High

2005

Sky High

Critics Consensus

This highly derivative superhero coming-of-age flick is moderately entertaining, family-friendly fluff.

73%

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Total Count: 130

57%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 203,343
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Movie Info

An ordinary teenager finds out he's not so ordinary after all in this comedy-adventure. Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano) has his share of anxieties about starting high school, but once he arrives on campus, he discovers he's attending Sky High, a special learning facility for the children of superheroes. Will realizes his father is actually super-human crime fighter Captain Stronghold (Kurt Russell), while his mom is fellow champion Josie Jetstream (Kelly Preston). However, in Will's first few days at school, Coach Boomer (Bruce Campbell) is unable to discover any superior abilities in him, meaning that instead of joining the school's budding heroes, he's been relegated to the ranks of the lowly sidekicks. In time, Will discovers he happens to have super strength after all, but will he learn to hone his new gifts in time to fend off the bullies at school, get the girl of his dreams, and save his folks from a longtime nemesis? Sky High also features Lynda Carter, Dave Foley, and Kevin McDonald.

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Cast

Michael Angarano
as Will Stronghold
Kurt Russell
as Steve/The Commander
Kelly Preston
as Josie/Jetstream
Danielle Panabaker
as Layla
Chris Wynne
as News Anchor
Kevin Heffernan
as Ron Wilson, Bus Driver
Dee Jay Daniels
as Ethan
Kelly Vitz
as Magenta
Liz Winstead
Loren Berman
as Little Larry
Nicholas Braun
as Zach
Malika
as Penny
Khadijah
as Penny
Jake Sandvig
as Lash
Will Harris
as Speed
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Gwen
Lynda Carter
as Principal Powers
William Harris
as Speed
Malika Haqq
as Penny
Bruce Campbell
as Coach Boomer
Steven Strait
as Warren Peace
Cloris Leachman
as Nurse Spex
Jim Rash
as Mr. Grayson/Stitches
Dave Foley
as Mr. Boy
Kevin McDonald
as Mr. Medulla
Amy Brown
as Twin
Kimmy Brown
as Evil Twin
Lucille Soong
as Cook
Tom Kenny
as Mr. Timmerman
Jill Talley
as Mrs. Timmerman
Zachry Rogers
as Young Commander
Patrick Warburton
as Royal Pain
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Critic Reviews for Sky High

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Audience Reviews for Sky High

  • Dec 02, 2011
    I thought this was just okay. Kids will really enjoy the funny momenst and a superhero movie made just for them, but the parents will most likely fall asleep. It had cheap effects sadly and the acting was pretty horrible. However, the concept for the movie will be enjoyed by kids and the plot is actually not as bad as I thought. But to conclude, this movie was okay, but not even close to how good it could've been.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Jun 25, 2011
    While a different story, talented in-depth acting, and eye-popping visuals are actively present, the typical overdrawn relationship drama of a typical high school inflicts a rancid taste in this film's development.
    Jackson W Super Reviewer
  • Jun 23, 2011
    I didn't really think I'd like this film but it's one of my favourite films. It's underrated and really quite good. A must see!
    Bethany M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 12, 2011
    Oh man, this was lame. Superhero kids who go to high school in the sky? Somebody scream cheesy. And school for superhero kids? Didn't X-Men already do that? Why is Kurt Russell in this? Why?!
    Dillon L Super Reviewer
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