The Karate Kid

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The Karate Kid

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Released Jun 11, 2010

2h 20m

Kids & Family

Drama

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When his mother's career results in a move to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker finds that he is a stranger in a strange land. Though he knows a little karate, his fighting skills are no match for Cheng, the school bully. Dre finds a friend in Mr. Han, a maintenance man who is also a martial-arts master. Mr. Han teaches Dre all about kung fu in the hope that Dre will be able to face down Cheng and perhaps win the heart of a pretty classmate named Mei Ying.

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Critics Consensus

It may not be as powerful as the 1984 edition, but the 2010 Karate Kid delivers a surprisingly satisfying update on the original.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

The script is a lumbering, ponderous thing.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 3, 2010

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Robbie Collin

News of the World

On balance, this new version is probably a bit better than the original.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 2, 2010

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

There's life in this franchise yet.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 30, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Inflated and unnecessary at nearly two-and-a-half hours, The Karate Kid offers nothing but indifference for those familiar with the original, and little emotional rewards for audiences new to the material.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 18, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This Karate Kid does not surpass the original, but it is superior to those sequels. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 20, 2022

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Everyone loves a good underdog story.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 12, 2022

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Audience Member

Honestly, it’s close to a masterpiece. The film has a great plot, two fantastic lead actor performances, good pacing, amazing action sequences, and superb writing and directing. This movie has not received the respect it deserves due to it sharing a name with the original series. If it had been named something else the film would have been an instant classic. I love the 1984 original as well but the truth is that this film may be ever better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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Cak F

Got me to tears near the end, when he was in the bed all hurt. Absolutely relatable movie, recommendation for everyone to watch!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Ali G

Directed by Jonh.G Avildson. The main caractère is a boy . He And his mother are going to leave their country to the Japon . The boy is going to integrate but japonesse children are bad with them . The plot seens to be absorbing because they is going to discovers a new country . The spécials effects are stunning And brillant , the photography are incredible. The performance of the main caractere is beautifull because he going to chock everyone. Généraly this film is amazing , I recommend this film to anyone who loves fights ans loves. If you haven’t seen it , you are going to miss something.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Jaime A

May not be as good as the original, but it worth a watch, is good

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Madeline K

Not as good as the original as well very different in not a good way they also do kung fu so way is it called karate kid? I just don’t like it

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Cameron L

Yuck! Just NO!! Awful in every way. Jaden Smith is not a good actor at all, and everything else is dull and predictable. The cinematography and Jackie Chan are the only things redeemable. Jaden Smith isn't even good enough to lick Ralph Macchio's boots

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/25

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Harald Zwart

Director

Jaden Smith

Dre Parker

Jackie Chan

Mr. Han

Taraji P. Henson

Sherry Parker

Wenwen Han

Meiying

Yu Rong-Guang

Master Li

The Karate Kid: Official Clip - Kung Fu Training

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The Karate Kid: Official Clip - Dre's Victory

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The Karate Kid: Official Clip - Dre vs. Cheng

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Synopsis

When his mother's career results in a move to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker finds that he is a stranger in a strange land. Though he knows a little karate, his fighting skills are no match for Cheng, the school bully. Dre finds a friend in Mr. Han, a maintenance man who is also a martial-arts master. Mr. Han teaches Dre all about kung fu in the hope that Dre will be able to face down Cheng and perhaps win the heart of a pretty classmate named Mei Ying.

Director: Harald Zwart
Producer: Jerry Weintraub, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz
Screenwriter: Christopher Murphey
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Overbrook Entertainment, China Film Group Corp., Jerry Weintraub Productions
Rating: PG (Martial Arts Action|Bullying|Some Mild Language|Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Runtime: 2h 20m

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