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The Next Karate Kid

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.

19945.41h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by Christopher Cain
Written by Mark Lee, Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by Jerry Weintraub
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $15.9M

Top Cast

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Julie Pierce

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Colonel Paul Dugan

Constance Towers

Constance Towers

Louisa Pierce

Chris Conrad

Chris Conrad

Eric McGowen

Arsenio Trinidad

Arsenio Trinidad

Abbot Monk

Michael Cavalieri

Michael Cavalieri

Ned

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Charlie

Jim Ishida

Jim Ishida

Tall Monk

Rodney Kageyama

Rodney Kageyama

Monk

Themes & Keywords

high schoolmartial artssportsbuddhist monkbecoming an adultkaraterevengeteen movielos angeles, californiaclassmatepatheticabsurddepressingridiculous

About The Next Karate Kid

The Next Karate Kid is a action, drama, family, adventure film released in 1994 exploring themes of high school, martial arts, sports, buddhist monk, becoming an adult, karate. Directed by Christopher Cain, it stars Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside. 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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