The Kick

The Kick

Martial Arts Action As Never Seen Before!

Directed by Prachya Pinkaew

Produced by Sahamongkolfilm, Baa-Ram-Ewe

2011100 min5.1 / 10

A lighthearted action-comedy about a taekwondo family in Thailand who accidentally become heroes while navigating personal dreams and family bonds.

Korean family made up of taekwondo experts moves to Thailand, where they set up a taekwondo gym. However, one member of the family, Taeju, wants to become a famous pop singer instead. The family becomes famous after stopping treasure robbers.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Kick end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Kick sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Kick scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Kick easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Kick violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

11/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Kick

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Kick

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Kick, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Kick, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Kick, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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