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The Karate Kid
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
A classic coming-of-age story that remains fresh.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Karate Kid
Parents need to know that this movie contains a smattering of swear words, one incident of drug use, and some fairly violent fight scenes. This is a wonderful film for families to watch together. Its lessons -- about strength, gentleness, generosity and perseverance -- hold value for all viewers regardless of their age.
Read our full review by Sarah Wenk
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the story of Mr. Miyagi's past and how it affected him, how it feels to have to start over in a completely new environment, and how people can interpret something like karate so differently.
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Lives in WashingtonI rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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- Lives in MichiganI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Very well done movie can drag at times
THis is a very fun movie to watch, it is good for younger viwers too, but it dose have some issues: 1. Lots of karate violence with punching and kicking, the final showdown leads to daren's leg being broken. 2. Some brief language that probably wouldn't get in a PG today, but noting seriouse. So overall, this is a fun movie for teens and their younger brothers!
- Lives in MarylandI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this is the best!
i think this was a great movie. but in one scene daniel drinks scotch with his teacher. and lots of violence but at the end its great.
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