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10 Best Movies Like Sidekicks

If you loved Sidekicks, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

1984★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sidekicks for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thug...

#2
The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III

1989★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sidekicks for fans of Action & Adventure & Drama & Family. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi....

#3
No Retreat, No Surrender

No Retreat, No Surrender

1986★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sidekicks for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father n...

#4
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

2010★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sidekicks for fans of Action & Adventure & Drama & Family. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying ...

#5
Karate Kid: Legends

Karate Kid: Legends

2025★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sidekicks for fans of Action & Adventure & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enter...

#6
Never Back Down

Never Back Down

2008★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sidekicks for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks...

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