The Next Karate Kid
“It's ancient wisdom against teenage spunk. 1,000 years of karate tradition is about to get a kick in the pants.”
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Claro video |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Next Karate Kid
The Next Karate Kid is a 1994 English-language action, drama and family film directed by Christopher Cain. The cast is led by Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 5.4/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Next Karate Kid was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 18, 1994, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Christopher Cain
- Writers
- Mark Lee
- Release date
- July 18, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Next Karate Kid cast & crew
The Next Karate Kid was directed by Christopher Cain and written by Mark Lee.
The cast features Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, Hilary Swank as Julie Pierce, Michael Ironside as Colonel Paul Dugan, Constance Towers as Louisa Pierce, Chris Conrad as Eric McGowen, and Arsenio Trinidad as Abbot Monk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by László Kovács, and it was produced by Jerry Weintraub and R.J. Louis.
Is The Next Karate Kid worth watching?
The Next Karate Kid holds an audience score of 5.4/10 from 1,164 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and family, The Next Karate Kid is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Next Karate Kid
Pat Morita
Mr. Miyagi
Hilary Swank
Julie Pierce
Michael Ironside
Colonel Paul Dugan
Constance Towers
Louisa Pierce
Chris Conrad
Eric McGowen
Arsenio Trinidad
Abbot Monk
Michael Cavalieri
Ned
Walton Goggins
Charlie
Jim Ishida
Tall Monk
Rodney Kageyama
Monk
Seth Sakai
Buddhist Monk
Eugene Boles
Mr. Wilkes
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The Next Karate Kid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Next Karate Kid in United States?
The Next Karate Kid is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Next Karate Kid in?
The Next Karate Kid is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Next Karate Kid?
The Next Karate Kid runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Next Karate Kid rated?
The Next Karate Kid is rated PG. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 1,164 ratings.
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