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Sky High

Play trailer Poster for Sky High PG 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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Critics Consensus

This highly derivative superhero coming-of-age flick is moderately entertaining, family-friendly fluff.

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Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Feb 11, 2006
B-
Carefully pitched to be watchable by the Breakfast Club generation and their young kids. Go to Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com Sep 18, 2005
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Matt Singer Village Voice Aug 3, 2005
My 12-year-old self would have liked this movie a lot. The 25-year-old me likes it a bit more than he cares to admit. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Mar 2, 2022
3.5/5
Sky High is a superhero comedy that is fun for both adults and children to enjoy. Go to Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Nov 19, 2019
In a summer with few surprises, Sky High proves to be a buried treasure -- a clever take on the teen-high school genre. Go to Full Review Ellie Lucas The Dispatch (Lexington, NC) Jun 5, 2019
2/4
A pretty harmless family comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mickey B @Mickerdoo Sep 13, 2026 How did they get this movie so right? Should have been a disaster but it was fun, had decent design and an insane cast. Pretty iconic. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 9, 2026 Sky High is a little bit better than most movies! See more Victor D @Loyal_998 Jul 19, 2026 Remembering my childhood movie that I watched. Its very fascinating ,entertaining, and very unique nothing i ever seen for a superhero and villain. I think it just an underrated movie 🎬. See more tiago M @RT31388926 Jul 15, 2026 É um filme legal, tem bons momentos, personagens okzinhos, mundo interessante, mas falta peso, é meio bobo. Tinha potencial para ser mais do que ele é. See more Noah A. @noah_atad415 Apr 18, 2026 If you enjoy ham this movie is for you. An only slightly dingy gem of the mid 2000s. See more David D @David2026 Apr 13, 2026 A fun feel good Gooniesesque film. Family friendly. Wholesome. Marvel, now under the same family, would do well to look back at what worked versus the inane messaging and culture bending which has cost studios billions. See more Read all reviews
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Mike Mitchell

Director

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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Movie Info

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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