The Karate Kid

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama, Family

Director

Harald Zwart

Original Language

EN

What is The Karate Kid about?

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.

Who directed The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid was directed by Harald Zwart.

When was The Karate Kid released?

The Karate Kid was released on June 10, 2010.

How long is The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid has a runtime of 2h 20m.

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