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The Karate Kid
“A challenge he never imagined. A teacher he never expected.”
6.6 / 10• 2010• 2h 20m•PG• English
ActionAdventureDramaFamily
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jaden Smith
Dre Parker
Lead
Jackie Chan
Mr. Han
Taraji P. Henson
Sherry Parker
Wenwen Han
Meiying
Zac Wang
Cheng
Yu Rongguang
Master Li
Wu Zhensu
Meiying's Dad
Wang Ji
Mrs. Po
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Harald Zwart's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Karate Kid is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
