Sidekick (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Series · ★ 7

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Released in 2010, Sidekick is an animation, comedy and kids series.

What it’s about. Most kids dream of being superheroes. Not Eric Needles. Eric dreams of being a sidekick. So you can imagine his elation when his favorite superhero, Maxum Man, selects Eric to be his sidekick. But things take a weird turn when, on the day that Eric is scheduled to start being a full-time sidekick, Maxum Man vanishes. The superhero's disappearance leaves Eric responsible to convince the world that Maxum Man is still on the job, doing what a superhero does. Eric's peers include Kitty Ko, a boy-crazy heroine who serves up stellar advice.

Who’s in it. Sidekick stars Miklos Perlus as Eric (voice), Christian Potenza as Trevor (voice), Denise Oliver as Kitty (voice) and Stephanie Mills as Vana (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sidekick has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amebatv Amazon Channel and Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sidekick page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sidekick tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sidekick (2010)?
In US, Sidekick is available to stream on Amebatv Amazon Channel and Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sidekick worth watching?
Sidekick holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and kids. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Sidekick?
Sidekick stars Miklos Perlus, Christian Potenza, Denise Oliver, Stephanie Mills and Patrick McKenna.
When was Sidekick released?
Sidekick was released in 2010.