Feature - Top 10 Movie Sidekicks

The thing about sidekicks is that their loyalty is undying and they are incredibly enduring. Consequently, many of the Top 10 sidekicks have seen more than one incarnation. This list is in honor of the characters and their legacy, not necessarily the actor.


1.) R2D2, C3PO and Chewbacca
The trifecta of perfect sidekicks R2D2, C3PO and Chewbacca were everything that sidekicks should be-- often stealing the scenes from the heavy hitters, Luke, Leia and Han.
2.) Tonto
Possibly the only sidekick to have achieved more notoriety than the one who overshadows them. Tonto is far, far cooler than the Lone Ranger will ever be.
3.) Robin
The Boy Wonder redefined cheese with Adam West in the old Batman series and saw an absolutely terrible reincarnation in Schumacher's Batman & Robin. But, as arguably the ultimate sidekick, a list like this wouldn't be complete without him on it.
4.) Donkey
He annoyed Shrek more than he helped him, at least in the beginning but soon the Shrek and Donkey friendship/ partnership became one to remember. Plus, it's endured through three movies...and probably several more.
5.) Samwise Gamgee
The archetypical best friend-sidekick, Samwise pretty much defined sidekick-dom when he told Frodo "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you."
6.) Mr. Spock
What can be said about the coldly, rational Vulcan except that Kirk's philandering and lack of professionalism would have driven the Enterprise into the ground early on if not for Spock's guiding hand (and unique hand gestures)
7.) Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger, the saving grace of the Harry Potter universe. She not only saves Harry and everyone else on a daily basis but she also makes nerdom cool. With the exception of Minerva McConaghall, Hermione is the only character really worth watching for. She beats out Ron for two reasons. 1.) he sucks, 2.)he is useless
8.) Igor
Probably the most recreated on this list, Igor has been a master of all genres: drama, comedy, horror. His unyielding loyalty to Dr. Frankenstein is a sign of his being the consummate sidekick and his unique profile and moniker make him distinctly worth remembering in his own right.
9.) Barney Rubble
Fred Flinstone couldn't exist without Barney Rubble and vice-versa. But as one of the most enduring on this list, Barney couldn't go without mention.
10.) Dr. Watson
It's elementary that Dr. Watson has to be included. As one of the most unique friendships in all of literary or film history, that of "dear Watson" and Sherlock Holmes must be documented.