The Next Karate Kid (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 1994 • 1h 47m
Mr. Miyagi mentors a grieving teenage girl and teaches her karate to defend herself against a group of aggressive high school bullies. The film is rated PG and is recommended for ages 11 and up due to its frequent use of profanity and intense sequences of paramilitary-style bullying and fighting. While the violence is mostly bloodless, the mature themes of grief and the severity of the physical confrontations make it better suited for… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Next Karate Kid appropriate for kids?
Mr. Miyagi mentors a grieving teenage girl and teaches her karate to defend herself against a group of aggressive high school bullies. The film is rated PG and is recommended for ages 11 and up due to its frequent use of profanity and intense sequences of paramilitary-style… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Next Karate Kid
What happens in The Next Karate Kid, moment by moment
- 0:39 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:45 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:49 💬 Language 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Next Karate Kid
The film contains a mild teen romance centered on the protagonists. A few scenes involve flirting and one brief, gentle kiss between two characters in a romantic setting. There is no explicit nudity or suggestive content beyond this standard coming-of-age sub-plot.
Violence and gore in The Next Karate Kid
Moderate. Bullying and beatings by a paramilitary school group, fights, and a tense climax; some intensity, bloodless to mild.
Language in The Next Karate Kid
This movie features moderate recurring profanity that is more frequent than typical for a PG rating. Several instances of 'sh*t' are used, along with milder terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'bastard.' The language is often used aggressively by high school bullies to intimidate one another.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Next Karate Kid
Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are mostly absent from the film. There are a few mild verbal references to substance use, but no characters are depicted using illicit drugs or drinking to excess. The focus remains on the characters' martial arts training and high school social dynamics.
Mature themes in The Next Karate Kid
Grief (orphaned, lost parents), self-respect, discipline, and standing up to bullies. A grounded teen drama-with-action; the bullying intensity and language suit older kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Next Karate Kid appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Next Karate Kid is best for ages 11+. It's rated PG. Mr. Miyagi mentors a grieving teenage girl and teaches her karate to defend herself against a group of aggressive high school bullies. The film is rated PG and is recommended for ages 11 and up due to its frequent use…
What age rating does The Next Karate Kid have?
The Next Karate Kid is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is The Next Karate Kid about?
Mr. Miyagi mentors a grieving teenage girl and teaches her karate to defend herself against a group of aggressive high school bullies. The film is rated PG and is recommended for ages 11 and up due to its frequent use of profanity and intense sequences of paramilitary-style bullying and fighting. While the violence is…
Is there sex or nudity in The Next Karate Kid?
The film contains a mild teen romance centered on the protagonists. A few scenes involve flirting and one brief, gentle kiss between two characters in a romantic setting. There is no explicit nudity or suggestive content beyond this standard coming-of-age…
How violent is The Next Karate Kid?
Moderate. Bullying and beatings by a paramilitary school group, fights, and a tense climax; some intensity, bloodless to mild.
Is the language in The Next Karate Kid appropriate for kids?
This movie features moderate recurring profanity that is more frequent than typical for a PG rating. Several instances of 'sh*t' are used, along with milder terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'bastard.' The language is often used aggressively by high school…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Next Karate Kid?
Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are mostly absent from the film. There are a few mild verbal references to substance use, but no characters are depicted using illicit drugs or drinking to excess. The focus remains on the characters' martial arts training and high…
What mature themes appear in The Next Karate Kid?
Grief (orphaned, lost parents), self-respect, discipline, and standing up to bullies. A grounded teen drama-with-action; the bullying intensity and language suit older kids.
How long is The Next Karate Kid?
The Next Karate Kid runs 107 minutes, directed by Christopher Cain, released in 1994.
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