Parent Reviews of The Karate Kid

Movie 1984 PG 127 minutes
The Karate Kid movie poster: Daniel and Mr. Miyagi close-ups and a tournament match scene

Parents Say

age 9+

Based on 36 parent reviews

Parents say this classic film provides a balance of inspiring themes about resilience and personal growth with important life lessons about standing up to bullies, making it an engaging family movie. However, concerns have been raised regarding its use of strong language and scenes of violence, leading to mixed feelings about its appropriateness for younger viewers.

  • inspiring themes
  • family movie
  • strong language
  • scenes of violence
  • positive messages
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