Waiting

The Sidekick

201328mMichael J. Weithorn
IMDb 7.4

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"Meet your #2"

As career “sidekick” Max McCabe pushes 40 and his job performance starts to lose its youthful zip, he is unceremoniously fired by his superhero boss and cast adrift in a world that seems to have no use for an aging professional buddy.

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is The Sidekick (2013) about?

As career “sidekick” Max McCabe pushes 40 and his job performance starts to lose its youthful zip, he is unceremoniously fired by his superhero boss and cast adrift in a world that seems to have no use for an aging professional buddy.

Who stars in The Sidekick?

The Sidekick stars Rob Benedict (Max McCabe), Ron Livingston (Captain Wonder), Lizzy Caplan (Bailey), Martin Starr (Blood Diamond), Ike Barinholtz (Lightning Mike). The film was directed by Michael J. Weithorn.

How long is The Sidekick?

The Sidekick has a runtime of 28 min and premiered in 2013.

Is The Sidekick worth watching?

The Sidekick holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10.

Where can I watch The Sidekick?

Streaming availability for The Sidekick changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.