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The Karate Kid

6.620102h 20mPGMovieActionAdventureDrama

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship…

DirectorHarald Zwart
WritersRobert Mark Kamen·Christopher Murphey
ProducersKen Stovitz·Susan Ekins

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NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Harald Zwart

JSJaden Smith
Jaden Smith
Dre Parker
JCJackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Mr. Han
THTaraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson
Sherry Parker
WHWenwen Han
Wenwen Han
Meiying
ZWZhenwei Wang
Zhenwei Wang
Cheng
YRYu Rongguang
Yu Rongguang
Master Li
WZWu Zhensu
Wu Zhensu
Meiying's Dad
WJWang Ji
Wang Ji
Mrs. Po
TLTess Liu
Tess Liu
History Teacher
XMXu Ming
Xu Ming
Bao
ZYZhao Yi
Zhao Yi
Zhuang
LSLü Shijia
Lü Shijia
Liang

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The Karate Kid — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid is streaming on Netflix in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Karate Kid on Netflix?

Yes — The Karate Kid is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Karate Kid on Amazon Prime Video?

The Karate Kid isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Karate Kid for free?

The Karate Kid is available on Netflix in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Karate Kid?

Yes — The Karate Kid is followed by Karate Kid: Legends (2025) in the Karate Kid Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Karate Kid?

Yes — The Next Karate Kid (1994) comes before The Karate Kid in the Karate Kid Collection.

Is The Karate Kid part of a trilogy?

No — The Karate Kid is part of the Karate Kid Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Karate Kid Collection?

There are 6 films in the Karate Kid Collection: The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), The Next Karate Kid (1994), The Karate Kid (2010) and Karate Kid: Legends (2025).