The Karate Kid
2010 · Film · 2h 20m
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
6.5 average
A familiar underdog training story with gorgeous Beijing scenery and a surprisingly tender mentor bond — easy, rousing family viewing.
What it is
A 12-year-old boy moves from Detroit to China and struggles to adjust while facing bullying and cultural differences. With help from a maintenance man who teaches kung fu, he learns that patience, maturity, and self-control matter as much as fighting skill.
The feel
Completely conventional·Easy to follow·Warm and uplifting·Grounded in reality
Heads up
9+
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