The Karate Kid Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 5, 2010

The Karate Kid

Release Date: Friday, June 11, 2010 Theaters

Director: Harald Zwart

Starring: Jaden Smith • Jackie Chan • Taraji P. Henson • Tess Liu

PG Action 2 hrs, 20 m

4.49 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In Columbia Pictures’ "The Karate Kid", 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could’ve been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother’s (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre’s feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts “the karate kid” on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. 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.

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Who stars in The Karate Kid – Cast List

Jaden Smith
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Jackie Chan
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Taraji P. Henson
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Tess Liu

Who is making The Karate Kid – Crew List

A look at The Karate Kid behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Harald Zwart last helmed The 12th Man and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.

Director: Harald Zwart
Screenwriter: Chris Murphy
Producers: James Lassiter
Will Smith
Ken Stovitz
Jerry Weintraub

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: China Film Group
Jerry Weintraub Productions
Overbrook Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Karate Kid

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2010

Completed

Changed The Karate Kid movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 20 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Kung Fu Kid
Language: English

The Karate Kid Trailers and Clips

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Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Teaser

The Karate Kid Release Date: When was the film released?

The Karate Kid was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, June 11 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 3,663 theaters. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including The A-Team, Winter's Bone and Kings of the Evening.