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The Karate Kid

2010·Movie
2h 20min·PG
IMDb6.3Metacritic616.5Rotten Tomatoes67%67%

Where to watch

Netflix

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The Karate Kid fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A challenge he never imagined. A teacher he never expected.

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is a kung fu master. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.
Heartwarming RemakeMartial Arts DramaCross-Cultural Coming-of-AgeInspirational MentorshipEmotional CatharsisFamily Bonding FilmUnderdog StoryVisual Spectacle (Beijing)

Crew

Directed by:
Harald Zwart, Doug Coleman, Nikki Clapp
Written by:
Robert Mark Kamen, Christopher Murphey
Produced by:
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Han Sanping
Composed by:
Jaden Smith, Justin Bieber, James Horner

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Questions about The Karate Kid

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Where can I stream The Karate Kid legally?

Netflix

The Karate Kid 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 The Karate Kid worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Karate Kid rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is The Karate Kid?

2 h 20 min

The Karate Kid runs 2 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Karate Kid?

Critics64
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see The Karate Kid much the same way.

Was The Karate Kid a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$359 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $359 million worldwide, 9.0 times its budget.

What language is The Karate Kid in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Karate Kid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Karate Kid in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Karate Kid use?

Blonde, Brunette, RedheadIntergenerational FriendshipObfuscating StupidityGang of BulliesEvil Wears BlackGroin AttackBully BrutalityBeware the Nice OnesYou No Take CandleMSTChekhov's SkillThe Next Karate Kidand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for The Karate Kid, including Blonde, Brunette, Redhead, Intergenerational Friendship, Obfuscating Stupidity.