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Parents Guide to The Karate Kid (1984)

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The Karate Kid

1984 · Movie

PG

Content Ratings

Language2/5
Violence3/5
Sexual Content1/5
Substances2/5
Scary/Intense1/5
7
Family Score
Suggested Age

10+

Parent Verdict

The bullying is genuinely brutal — Daniel takes several realistic beatings from the Cobra Kai gang before the triumphant finale. There's also teen drinking, marijuana at a party, some profanity, and a poignant scene of Mr. Miyagi drunk while grieving his family. The anti-bullying payoff is worth it for kids 10 and up.

What Families Say

Our AI Rating

7/10

Ages 10+

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About This Rating

Our family-friendliness rating for The Karate Kid is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).

The Family Score of 7/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this movie is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 10+.