Sky High

Saving the world.. one homework assignment at a time.

2005 • 100 min • Adventure · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

2511 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
63 Audience · 2509 · 49%

Will Stronghold, son of legendary superheroes, faces the challenges of high school at a school for heroes, struggling to find his place without powers. When a sinister plot threatens the school, he must embrace his unique abilities and discover what true heroism means.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some superhero action sequences with mild peril
High school social dynamics and bullying

What it models well

Embracing individuality
The true meaning of heroism
Friendship and loyalty
Overcoming insecurity

Talk about it after

What makes someone a hero?
How can we appreciate our own unique talents?
The importance of standing up for what's right

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Top billed cast

Director: Mike Mitchell • Crew: Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley, Paul Hernandez, Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
A decent superhero comedy from Disney. <em>'Sky High'</em> sets up a little iffy, with a few cringey moments early, but goes on to produce a suitably entertaining film. Kurt Russell gives the only performance that I'll likely remember, but all the cast do their part - they are well cast, with none of them leaving anything to be desired to be honest.…
r96sk, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Great watch, will watch again, and can recommend. This is one of the best superhero movies outside of DC and Marvel movies. Not only does it use the silly costumes that I like from comics, but it incorporates it as part of normal life: the world is clearly built to show that Supers are somewhat normal to see, and that there is a community of them.…
Kamurai, TMDB Community