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Sky High

  • 2005
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Kelly Preston, Kurt Russell, Michael Angarano, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danielle Panabaker, Steven Strait, and Kelly Vitz in Sky High (2005)
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Set in an era where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young William Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and... Read allSet in an era where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young William Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.Set in an era where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young William Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

  • Director
    • Mike Mitchell
  • Writers
    • Paul Hernandez
    • Bob Schooley
    • Mark McCorkle
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Kelly Preston
    • Michael Angarano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    98K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,780
    46
    • Director
      • Mike Mitchell
    • Writers
      • Paul Hernandez
      • Bob Schooley
      • Mark McCorkle
    • Stars
      • Kurt Russell
      • Kelly Preston
      • Michael Angarano
    • 273User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Steve…
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Josie…
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Will Stronghold
    Danielle Panabaker
    Danielle Panabaker
    • Layla
    Christopher Wynne
    • News Anchor
    • (as Chris Wynne)
    Kevin Heffernan
    Kevin Heffernan
    • Ron Wilson Bus Driver
    Dee Jay Daniels
    Dee Jay Daniels
    • Ethan
    • (as Dee-Jay Daniels)
    Kelly Vitz
    Kelly Vitz
    • Magenta
    Loren Berman
    • Little Larry
    Nicholas Braun
    Nicholas Braun
    • Zach
    Malika Haqq
    Malika Haqq
    • Penny
    • (as Malika)
    Khadijah Haqq
    Khadijah Haqq
    • Penny
    Jake Sandvig
    Jake Sandvig
    • Lash
    Will Harris
    Will Harris
    • Speed
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Gwen…
    Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter
    • Principal Powers
    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Coach Boomer
    Dustin Ingram
    Dustin Ingram
    • Carbon Copy Kid
    • Director
      • Mike Mitchell
    • Writers
      • Paul Hernandez
      • Bob Schooley
      • Mark McCorkle
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The role of Speed was intended to be for an exceptionally athletic boy, but when Will Harris auditioned, the casting director found him so likeable that the role was changed to accommodate his larger stature.
    • Goofs
      Will doesn't actually step on Medulla's foot in the mad science laboratory.

      This is an intentional Goof showing Medulla's prissy nature. It's supposed to be funny.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Will Stronghold: In the end, my girlfriend became my arch enemy, my arch enemy became my best friend, and my best friend became my girlfriend. But, hey, it's high school.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are decorated with still-frame comic-book illustrations. One of the still frames has a single animated element - a purple monster's eye, which moves and blinks. (It appears just before the music credits.)
    • Alternate versions
      In the Disney Channel premiere of Sky High, the end credits are different than they are in the theatrical and DVD releases. Instead of the comic book type end credits like in the theatrical version it is replaced by DC with the credits on the left side and a montage of scenes from the film on the right side of the credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into Sky High: Alternate Opening (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Everybody Wants to Rule the World
      Written by Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal, Chris Hughes
      Produced by Jeff Saltzman
      Performed by Christian Burns
      Courtesy of Hollywood Records, Inc.

    User reviews273

    Featured review
    8/10

    Low Expectations Proved Wrong!

    I got to go see Sky High at a free preview last night. When I saw the commercials, I wrote this movie off immediately. It looked like a strictly-for-kids, stupid-but-cute, teeny-bopper funfest. Blech!

    I was pleasantly surprised! I love going into a movie like this with low expectations and being proved wrong. I am a hardcore comics fan ("weenie" I believe the earlier reviewer said) and I still found a lot to like here.

    The movie has a better take on what a superhero world would actually be like than many "serious" movies. It was almost like a kids version of the "Astro City" comic book.

    The jokes really made Sky High for me! I wont spoil any for you but I will point out that the cast included Bruce Campbell, Kevin McDonnell, Dave Foley and Lynda Carter!

    If you're a comics fan, go see it! If you've got kids and want to have a fun evening, go see it!

    I am kinda hoping that this becomes Disney's next live-action series.
    • kitcatcher
    • Jul 26, 2005
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Sky High Wikia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Súper escuela de héroes
    • Filming locations
      • California State University Northridge - 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA(Sky High exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Gunn Films
      • Max Stronghold Productions Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $63,946,815
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,631,784
      • Jul 31, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,369,815
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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