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Sky High

Play trailer Poster for Sky High PG Released Jul 29, 2005 1h 40m Kids & Family Comedy Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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At a school in the sky where teens learn how to be superheroes, Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano) lands in a class for students who show special promise. Classmate Gwen (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) quickly cozies up to Will, but it's soon clear that she has other motives. When he learns that Gwen's mother is a villain who was defeated by his father, Steve Stronghold (Kurt Russell), Will realizes that Gwen is aiming for revenge, and he rushes to a school dance in the hope of stopping her.
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This highly derivative superhero coming-of-age flick is moderately entertaining, family-friendly fluff.

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Empire Magazine Rated: 4/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Carefully pitched to be watchable by the Breakfast Club generation and their young kids. Rated: B- Feb 11, 2006 Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com While originality is hardly the film's strongest suit, its agreeable mix of knowing spoof and kid-pleasing fantasy makes it considerably more engaging than some of the 'straight' superhero blockbusters we've suffered recently. Rated: 3/5 Sep 18, 2005 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Sky High is a superhero comedy that is fun for both adults and children to enjoy. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 2, 2022 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News In a summer with few surprises, Sky High proves to be a buried treasure -- a clever take on the teen-high school genre. Nov 19, 2019 Full Review Mattie Lucas The Dispatch (Lexington, NC) A pretty harmless family comedy. Rated: 2/4 Jun 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This film was here before the MCU and was an innovative and entertaining take on how superpowers would be in the real world. Taking inspiration from some beloved comic books and integrating into the aesthetic, with colorful and amusing elements in every scene. Surprisingly good acting for such young actors too. This would have been great to follow up with a show or comic series and later a reunion sequel when they're adults. A cult classic film for sure! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/23/25 Full Review Samuel O This is my favorite Disney Channel movie ever, and it just so happened to be the one where I discovered my biggest celebrity crush of all time, Mary Elizabeth Winstead🥰💘 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Jaime A This movie is pure nostalgia, the story may not be the best, but I got fond of the movie and that is enough to love this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Garrett B A childhood superhero classic Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Anderson O Sky High was silly and fun for its time, didn’t age well, and I’m suprised even then, that it came out in theatres. Strong casting, mediocre dialogue, and I guess a classic for the kids, but I almost forgot this movie came out 20 years ago in July. Micheal Gianchino did the musical score and I still forgot the score behind it. The experience actors did thier best to guide screen play and younger cast, but I’m glad they moved on to other roles and Sky High never got sequel! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review Soren L this movie is absolutely amazing, it is a childhood classic and I praise every one of the actors and actresses on their performances! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mike Mitchell

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Michael Angarano

Will Stronghold

Kurt Russell

Steve Stronghold

Kelly Preston

Josie Jetstream

Danielle Panabaker

Layla

Kevin Heffernan

Ron Wilson Bus Driver

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Synopsis At a school in the sky where teens learn how to be superheroes, Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano) lands in a class for students who show special promise. Classmate Gwen (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) quickly cozies up to Will, but it's soon clear that she has other motives. When he learns that Gwen's mother is a villain who was defeated by his father, Steve Stronghold (Kurt Russell), Will realizes that Gwen is aiming for revenge, and he rushes to a school dance in the hope of stopping her.
Director
Mike Mitchell
Producer
Andrew Gunn
Screenwriter
Paul Hernandez, Robert Schooley, Mark McCorkle
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Max Stronghold Productions Inc.
Rating
PG (Mild Language|Action/Violence)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 29, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 4, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$63.9M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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