# The Next Karate Kid (1994)

> A grieving teenager finds direction, resilience, and a new sense of belonging through an unlikely karate apprenticeship with Mr. Miyagi.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6246

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Family, Adventure
- Director: Christopher Cain
- Cast: Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside, Constance Towers, Chris Conrad, Arsenio Trinidad, Michael Cavalieri, Walton Goggins
- TMDB rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110657/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, warm, uplifting, family movie night, nostalgic rewatch

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