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Karate Kid: Legends

2025·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Uplifting and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Sports, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

When masters unite a new legacy begins.

After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
Legacy SequelMartial Arts Sports DramaNostalgic ContinuationHeartwarming MentorshipTeen Coming-of-AgeChoreographed CombatCross-Cultural ConnectionFeel-Good BlockbusterIconic Franchise RevivalEmotional Catharsis

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Questions about Karate Kid: Legends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Karate Kid: Legends legally?

Karate Kid: Legends is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Karate Kid: Legends worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Karate Kid: Legends rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Karate Kid: Legends?

1 h 34 min

Karate Kid: Legends runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Karate Kid: Legends?

Critics54
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Karate Kid: Legends higher (67) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Karate Kid: Legends a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$117 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $117 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Karate Kid: Legends in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Karate Kid: Legends?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Karate Kid: Legends in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Karate Kid: Legends use?

Artistic License – SportsOne-Steve LimitTraveling at the Speed of PlotThe StingerAnd StarringContrasting Sequel AntagonistHalfway Plot SwitchBreaking Old TrendsLighter and SofterRomantic WingmanSwitch to EnglishRevisionand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Karate Kid: Legends, including Artistic License – Sports, One-Steve Limit, Traveling at the Speed of Plot.