The Karate Kid

PG

Released Jun 11, 2010

2h 20m

Kids & Family

Drama

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66%

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211 Reviews

67%

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250,000+ Ratings

When his mother's career results in a move to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) 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 (Jackie Chan), 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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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

How Harald Zwart, the director, justified bulking the film up to 140 minutes defies understanding.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 30, 2010

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Elisa Guimarães

Collider

The 2010 Karate Kid isn’t by any means as memorable and generation-defining as the original 1984 movie, but, in a world full of failed remakes, it sure is a pleasant surprise.

Jan 29, 2024

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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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humberto a

Creo que lo mejor de ésta película es el drama,las actuacione y peleas. Esto es Cine.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Faiz D

Liked the changes they made in this version.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Abigail L

If you don’t believe this movie is superior to the 1984 version you are completely blinded by nostalgia, it is an excellent movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Ava V

Awesome movie! The fight scenes are epic! Definitely watch!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Bronwyn D

I just saw this on TV- I really enjoyed it! I actually felt like it was more of a Tribute to the Original than just trying to Redo it, which I liked. Jackie Chan was just Awesome in this role as teacher. And I thought Jaden Smith did Great. I also really loved him in The Pursuit of Happiness. He added some new personality & humor. I also really liked the Mom & the Girlfriend. I think they did a good job of balancing the Similar scenes of the Original and adding New touches to this one. Only thing I didn't love: the kids were too young. Would have been better, my opinion, sticking with teenage boys. The fight & training scenes were quite good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Daniel P

I have yet to see a reboot that was actually worth its expenditure and unfortunately this is no exception the acting was good but the story is lacking much from its name sake

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/18/24

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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

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Synopsis

When his mother's career results in a move to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) 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 (Jackie Chan), 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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