The Karate Kid
"A challenge he never imagined. A teacher he never expected."
Originally released in 2010. The Karate Kid is a action/adventure film. directed by Harald Zwart. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, and Taraji P. Henson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (6,412 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$359.1M
9.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $359,126,022
Production Companies
- Jerry Weintraub Productions
- Columbia Pictures
- Overbrook Entertainment
- China Film Group Corporation
- Emperor Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid was directed by Harald Zwart.
How long is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was The Karate Kid released?
The Karate Kid was released on June 10, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Karate Kid?
The main cast of The Karate Kid includes Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Zac Wang.
Is The Karate Kid worth watching?
The Karate Kid has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 6,412 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.