Sky High
AdventureComedyFamily
8+PG
2005·1h 39m·Mike Mitchell·Max Stronghold Productions Inc.·● Script read & verified
Sky High is a Disney superhero comedy about Will Stronghold, son of famous superheroes, who starts at a high school for kids with superpowers but...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The film introduces the concept of a school system that sorts students into 'heroes' and 'sidekicks,' which could spark discussions about educational tracking and social hierarchies
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Will's parents sacrifice their superhero careers to live normal lives for their son's sake, and the film's emotional core centers on family support and believing in each other. The Stronghold family dynamic of unconditional love and acceptance drives the entire character development.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows that being different or a 'late bloomer' doesn't diminish your worth
- ✓Demonstrates how true friendship means accepting people as they are
- ✓Portrays parents balancing superhero duties with genuine care for their child
Cast:Michael AngaranoMary Elizabeth WinsteadKurt RussellKelly PrestonDanielle Panabaker