A surprise. I quite liked this one. There may not be anything outstanding, or even massively good, about <em>'The Next Karate Kid'</em>, but I actually felt content with what I had just watched when the end credits came along. It turns into a sweet story, even after a fairly rocky start. The villains are meh, a little iffy but fine... far better than those from <em>'The Karate Kid Part III'</em>, that's for…
It's ancient wisdom against teenage spunk. 1,000 years of karate tradition is about to get a kick in the pants.
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
Top Cast
Pat Morita
Miyagi
Hilary Swank
Julie Pierce
Michael Ironside
Dugan
Constance Towers
Louisa
Chris Conrad
Eric
Arsenio Trinidad
Abbot Monk
Michael Cavalieri
Ned
Walton Goggins
Charlie
Jim Ishida
Tall Monk
Rodney Kageyama
Monk
Seth Sakai
Buddhist Monk
Eugene Boles
Mr. Wilkes
Keena Keel
School Clerk
Tom O'Brien
Gabe
Thomas Downey
Morgan
Brian McGrail
T.J.
Reviews
**Despite the heavy reviews and the public's disinterest, it's not as bad a movie as they say, and it was able to end the franchise on a positive note.** After three very interesting films, the “Karate Kid” franchise had to continue, and a fourth film was made, this time with a young girl in place of the apprentice (Ralph Macchio was too old for the character, and he had no interest in calling more his image and…
Well, let's be honest, this one does clean up the problematic white patriarchy exhibited in the three other films, but it still stereotypes Asian people as.... ....I fooled you didn't I? Yeah, I'm not at all one of those people. Whatever, no one is going to read this anyway. I do, however, feel the need to give this two stars on principle. I mean, I did remember that they made this film when Part III was…
FAQ about The Next Karate Kid
What is The Next Karate Kid about?
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
When was The Next Karate Kid released?
The Next Karate Kid was released in 1994.
What genres does The Next Karate Kid belong to?
The Next Karate Kid is categorised as Action, Drama, Family, Adventure.
Who stars in The Next Karate Kid?
The cast of The Next Karate Kid includes Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside, Constance Towers, Chris Conrad.