The Karate Kid
2010, English. Directed by Harald Zwart.
A challenge he never imagined. A teacher he never expected.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 6,795 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Karate Kid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, and Sony Liv in India.
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The Karate Kid: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 June 2010
- Country
- China, Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Mark Kamen, Christopher Murphey
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $359M
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The Karate Kid: quick answers
What should I watch before The Karate Kid?
Watch The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994) first.
What comes after The Karate Kid?
Next in the series: Karate Kid: Legends (2025).
Is The Karate Kid worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 6,795 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does The Karate Kid have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Karate Kid has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Karate Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Karate Kid is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Karate Kid on?
The Karate Kid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Karate Kid?
If you liked The Karate Kid, try The Karate Kid Part III, Cars 3, Karate Kid: Legends.
Who directed The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid (2010) was directed by Harald Zwart and stars Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson.