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The Next Karate Kid

1994·Movie
1h 47min·PG
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic364.6Rotten Tomatoes20%24%
IMDb4.6Metacritic364.6Rotten Tomatoes20%24%

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Coming-of-Age DramaMartial Arts FilmMentor-Mentee StoryTeenage StrugglesFamily ValuesSelf-DiscoveryInspirational NarrativeUplifting Sports DramaWholesome Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Cain
Written by:
Robert Mark Kamen, Mark Lee
Produced by:
Susan Ekins, Joy Todd, Jerry Weintraub
Composed by:
Bill Conti, Stephen Hunter Flick, David Bartlett

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Where can I stream The Next Karate Kid legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 The Next Karate Kid worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Next Karate Kid rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is The Next Karate Kid?

1 h 47 min

The Next Karate Kid runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Next Karate Kid?

Critics28
Audiences39

Not quite. Audiences rate The Next Karate Kid higher (39) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Next Karate Kid a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The Next Karate Kid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Next Karate Kid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Next Karate Kid in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Next Karate Kid, including Arrow Catch, Evil Mentor, Miles Gloriosus.