# The Karate Kid (2010)

> A newly transplanted American boy finds confidence, friendship, and a code of peaceful self-defense under the guidance of a troubled kung fu master in China.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/24333

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
- Director: Harald Zwart
- Cast: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Zhenwei Wang, Yu Rongguang, Wu Zhensu, Wang Ji
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155076/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, uplifting, inspirational, family movie night, kids movie afternoon

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