The Next Karate Kid
PGUnited States rating19941h 47mAction, Drama, Family
A troubled teenager struggles to cope with the loss of her parents and finds herself at odds with her classmates. She finds a mentor in a kind man who teaches her martial arts and how to manage her emotions. The story focuses on her journey toward finding inner peace and confidence.
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PG US
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A troubled teenager struggles to cope with the loss of her parents and finds herself at odds with her classmates. She finds a mentor in a kind man who teaches her martial arts and how to manage her emotions. The story focuses on her journey toward finding inner peace and confidence.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film follows a traditional cinematic structure with long scenes of training and dialogue balanced by bursts of action. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA group of students chases Julie through the school at night.
- Approx.IntenseA group of men beats a boy and sets his car on fire at the docks.
- Approx.ScaryJulie and her mentor face off against a group of aggressive bullies.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the main character's feelings change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
- 2What did the mentor's lessons teach Julie about staying calm when she was angry?
- 3Why is it important to stand up for your friends when they are being treated unfairly?
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