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.

1994107 min5.4 / 10

A mentor-student drama about healing and self-discovery through martial arts, balancing teenage angst with Buddhist wisdom and redemptive growth.

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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