The Sidekick (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, The Sidekick is a notable film directed by Michael J. Weithorn, running about 28 minutes. “Meet your #2” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Sidekick stars Rob Benedict as Max McCabe, Ron Livingston as Captain Wonder, Lizzy Caplan as Bailey and Martin Starr as Blood Diamond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Sidekick has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sidekick page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sidekick (2013)?
- In US, The Sidekick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sidekick worth watching?
- The Sidekick holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sidekick?
- The Sidekick stars Rob Benedict, Ron Livingston, Lizzy Caplan, Martin Starr and Ike Barinholtz.
- When was The Sidekick released?
- The Sidekick was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.