Jack Shepard is an out-of-shape auto shop owner, far removed from the man who once protected the world's freedom. Reluctantly called back into action by the government, Jack is tasked with turning a ragtag group of kids with special powers into a new generation of superheroes to save the world from certain destruction.
Acting
Kate Mara's pre-House of Cards origin story.
Practical Effects
Chevy Chase's entire body dissolving like wet cake.
Director
Peter Hewitt
Tim Allen
Jack Sheppard
Courteney Cox
Marsha Holloway
Chevy Chase
Dr. Grant
Spencer Breslin
Tucker Willams / Mega-Boy
Kevin Zegers
Connor Shepard / Concussion
Kate Mara
Summer Jones / Wonder
Michael Cassidy
Dylan West / Houdini
Ryan Whitney
Cindy Collins / Princess
Rip Torn
Larraby
Cornelia Guest
Cindy's Mom
Ashton Moio
Halloween Bully
Thomas F. Wilson
Dylan's Teacher
Ridge Canipe
Mean Bully
Danny McCarthy
Meaner Bully
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This bombed so hard it helped bankrupt Revolution Studios. Released opposite Superman Returns, it made $12 million on a $75 million budget.
Based on a 1999 novel that was actually darker—the kids' powers came from Nazi experiments. Disney said 'no thanks' to that backstory.
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