# The Karate Kid (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-karate-kid-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 62% |
| Editorial Rating | 66/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 76% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 61/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.2/10 |
| Director | Harald Zwart |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Runtime | 140 min |

## Quick answer

The Karate Kid (2010) earns a 62% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Jackie Chan mentors Jaden Smith in a Beijing-set remake — earnest training-montage comfort with crossover star power. Metascore 61/100. Directed by Harald Zwart.

## Celluloid verdict

Jackie Chan mentors Jaden Smith in a Beijing-set remake — earnest training-montage comfort with crossover star power.

## Synopsis

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is a kung fu master. 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.

## Cast

Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Zac Wang, Yu Rongguang, Wu Zhensu, Wang Ji

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix
the United States: Netflix
the United Kingdom: Sky Cinema
Indonesia: Catchplay, Vidio
India: Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV
Turkey: not currently streaming
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is The Karate Kid worth watching?**
The Karate Kid holds a 62% Celluloid Score. Jackie Chan mentors Jaden Smith in a Beijing-set remake — earnest training-montage comfort with crossover star power.

**What is The Karate Kid about?**
12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is a kung fu master. 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.

**Who directed The Karate Kid?**
The Karate Kid (2010) was directed by Harald Zwart.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Karate Kid?**
62% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (66/100), Metascore (61/100), Letterboxd (3/5), and IMDb (6.2/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Karate Kid?**
The Karate Kid is streaming on Netflix; on Netflix in the United States; on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; on Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV in India; on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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