The Karate Kid (2010)
A lonely boy in a new country finds an unlikely mentor who teaches him to stand up to bullies.
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.
How intense is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What The Karate Kid feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Karate Kid
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is The Karate Kid scary?
No. The Karate Kid is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Karate Kid gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Karate Kid sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Karate Kid OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid runs 2h 20m.
Where can I stream The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Karate Kid have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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