# The Karate Kid (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-karate-kid-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 65% |
| Critic Score | 66% |
| Audience Score | 76% |
| 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 65% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is The Karate Kid worth watching?**
The Karate Kid holds a 65% 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?**
65% — the average of five public sources: critics 66%, audience 76%, Metascore 61/100, Letterboxd 3/5, and IMDb 6.2/10.

**Where can I watch The Karate Kid?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Karate Kid page for current options.

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