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The Next Karate Kid

1994Movie1 h 47 minPG

Drama
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic364.6Rotten Tomatoes20%24%

A nostalgic, wholesome action movie about growing up and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

It's ancient wisdom against teenage spunk. 1,000 years of karate tradition is about to get a kick in the pants.

Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Karate Kid Sequel
  • Hilary Swank Breakout Role
  • Heartwarming Mentorship Drama
  • Teen Bullying Narrative
  • Classic 90s Feel-Good Movie
  • Miyagi Legacy Continuation
  • Coming-of-Age Martial Arts
  • Emotional Father-Daughter Dynamic
  • Safe Family Entertainment
  • Predictable but Comforting Plot

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Cain
Written by
Mark Lee
Produced by
Jerry Weintraub
Music by
Bill Conti

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 18, 1994 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
July 18, 1994
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
99 countries

Tropes

Arrow Catch, Evil Mentor, Miles Gloriosus +9

  • Arrow Catch
  • Evil Mentor
  • Miles Gloriosus
  • Crazy Jealous Guy
  • Accidental Pervert
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Cool Car
  • Blindfolded Vision
  • Kingpin in His Gym
  • She Cleans Up Nicely
  • Bullying a Dragon
  • Grievous Harm with a Body

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Next Karate Kid?"

Questions about The Next Karate Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Next Karate Kid?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Next Karate Kid from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 43 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Next Karate Kid worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (39 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is The Next Karate Kid okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Next Karate Kid?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Next Karate Kid plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Next Karate Kid use?

Arrow CatchEvil MentorMiles GloriosusCrazy Jealous GuyAccidental PervertEven Evil Has StandardsCool CarBlindfolded VisionKingpin in His GymShe Cleans Up NicelyBullying a DragonGrievous Harm with a Bodyand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Arrow Catch, Evil Mentor, and Miles Gloriosus.