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Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

2006Movie1 h 31 minG

56
DecentGoodWatch score

A hopeful, fast-paced family movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

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Story

Pretty. Tough.

It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track leads directly to the title of homecoming queen -- no unscheduled stops, and no unnecessary detours. When a mysterious Chinese monk named Shen arrives to mold Wendy into a fearless kung fu warrior, however, her royal aspirations suddenly jump the track as she desperately attempts to juggle her boyfriend, her homework, and of course, the fierce competition to become homecoming queen. Now, as Wendy begins to train her mind, body, and spirit in the ancient tradition of the martial arts and her inner warrior gradually begins to emerge, the girl who once obsessed over popularity finally begins to put that popularity into perspective as she gradually realizes what truly matters in life.

Feels like

  • Teen Action-Comedy
  • Fish-out-of-Water Story
  • Martial Arts Training
  • High School Drama
  • Pop Culture References
  • Female Empowerment
  • East Meets West
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Lighthearted Fun

Cast

Crew

Directed by
John Laing
Produced by
Janine Dickins
Music by
Nathan Wang

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Facts

June 16, 2006 · 1 h 31 min · G

Released
June 16, 2006
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Family, Action, Adventure, TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Defeat Means Friendship, Alliterative Name, Beautiful All Along +9

  • Defeat Means Friendship
  • Alliterative Name
  • Beautiful All Along
  • Anti-Hero
  • Talking Is a Free Action
  • Actor Allusion
  • Because Destiny Says So
  • Screw Destiny
  • Action Girl
  • Sickly Green Glow
  • Far East
  • Don't Think, Feel

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior?"

Questions about Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior?

In the United States, Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.5 and Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5).

Is Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Will Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior use?

Defeat Means FriendshipAlliterative NameBeautiful All AlongAnti-HeroTalking Is a Free ActionActor AllusionBecause Destiny Says SoScrew DestinyAction GirlSickly Green GlowFar EastDon't Think, Feeland 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Defeat Means Friendship, Alliterative Name, and Beautiful All Along.