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.
Acting
Kurt Russell commits to spandex like it paid for his boat.
Costume
The sidekick outfits are deliberately tragic. Chef's kiss.
Writing
Royal Pain's villain name is stupid. The reveal isn't.
Director
Mike Mitchell
Kurt Russell
Steve Stronghold / The Commander
Michael Angarano
Will Stronghold
Kelly Preston
Josie Stronghold / Jetstream
Danielle Panabaker
Layla Williams
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Gwen Grayson / Royal Pain
Bruce Campbell
Coach Boomer
Steven Strait
Warren Peace
Dave Foley
Mr. Boy
Kevin McDonald
Mr. Medulla
Nicholas Braun
Zachary "Zach" Braun / Zack Attack
Kelly Vitz
Magenta
Dee Jay Daniels
Ethan
Lynda Carter
Principal Powers
Kevin Heffernan
Ron Wilson, Bus Driver
Cloris Leachman
Nurse Spex
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This bombed in theaters but became a Disney Channel staple—the original cult comfort movie.
The 'Hero/Sidekick' sorting is a blunt allegory for tracking in American schools that somehow nobody talks about.
US
