Our take
Karate Kid: Legends merges kung fu and karate mentors for a teen tournament story. It is rated PG-13 for martial arts violence and some language. Fights stay mostly bloodless, but flashbacks include a fatal stabbing and bullying scenes that may hit sensitive viewers
Uplifting themes
Balance, humility, and defending friends without revenge carry the story Mr. Han and Daniel model patience, mentorship, and cross-cultural respect
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Story (may spoil tone)
After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
Details
Violence Extended sparring, street assaults, and a tournament finale with heavy…
Extended sparring, street assaults, and a tournament finale with heavy hits
Language Scattered s-word, hell, and crap during sports banter
Scattered s-word, hell, and crap during sports banter
Sex / nudity A brief teen kiss is the only romance beat
A brief teen kiss is the only romance beat
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A teen faces street assaults, bullying, and a tournament. A fatal stabb…
A teen faces street assaults, bullying, and a tournament. A fatal stabbing appears in flashback
Bullying / discrimination School bullies target the new kid before training pays off
School bullies target the new kid before training pays off
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour Martial arts moves look cool; coaches stress control and rules
Martial arts moves look cool; coaches stress control and rules
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement A family tragedy in Beijing drives the move to New York
A family tragedy in Beijing drives the move to New York
Talk after watching
- Li learns discipline from two very different teachers. Who mentors your child well?
- Moving countries after tragedy is hard. How do families rebuild after big losses?
- Competition pushes Li to merge styles. When is healthy rivalry different from fighting to hurt?