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The Karate Kid 2010

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

★ 6.6/10 · 6,624 votes PG ActionAdventureDramaFamily Released
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Directed by Harald Zwart

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What is The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid is a 2010 martial arts drama film directed by Harald Zwart. The film tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who moves to China with his mother, where he struggles to adjust to his new surroundings.

Type
Film
Year
2010
Status
Released
Runtime
140 minutes
Release date
Jun 10, 2010
Original language
EN
Origin
China, Hong Kong, United States of America
Studios
Jerry Weintraub Productions, Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment
Budget
$40,000,000
Revenue
$359,126,022
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
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The Karate Kid is a 2010 martial arts drama film directed by Harald Zwart. The film tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who moves to China with his mother, where he struggles to adjust to his new surroundings. He faces difficulties in making friends, particularly due to cultural differences and the presence of a class bully. The boy finds an unlikely mentor in the maintenance man of his apartment complex, who is revealed to be a kung fu master. As the boy learns the true nature of kung fu from his mentor, he gains a new perspective on facing his challenges and confronts the bullies in a pivotal moment.

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Should you watch it?

“A young boy moves to China and learns martial arts from a master to face bullies.”

# inspiring# dramatic# action-oriented# coming-of-age
Reasons to watch
  • strong mentor-student dynamic
  • engaging martial arts training
  • emotional character growth
Keep in mind
  • predictable plot arc
  • lengthy runtime

Watch it if you enjoy classic underdog stories about finding strength through discipline and mentorship.

The film contains sequences of martial arts violence and bullying themes suitable for older children and families.

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Cast

Jaden Smith Dre Parker
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
Tess Liu History Teacher
Xu Ming Bao
Zhao Yi Zhuang
Lü Shijia Liang

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The main character is a 12-year-old boy named Dre Parker.

Where does the story take place?

The story is set in China after Dre moves there from Detroit.

Who teaches Dre kung fu?

Dre learns kung fu from a maintenance man named Mr. Han.

Why does Dre need to learn kung fu?

He learns kung fu to defend himself against a class bully named Cheng.

What is the core lesson of the training?

Mr. Han teaches Dre that kung fu is about maturity and calm rather than just physical fighting.