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      The Next Karate Kid

      1994, Kids & family/Drama, 1h 44m

      28 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      The Next Karate Kid is noteworthy for giving audiences the chance to see a pre-Oscars Hilary Swank, but other than a typically solid performance from Pat Morita, this unnecessary fourth installment in the franchise has very little to offer. Read critic reviews

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      Karate master Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) goes to Boston to attend a military reunion. There, he visits with Louisa (Constance Towers), the widow of his former commander, and meets her granddaughter, Julie (Hilary Swank). Julie's parents were recently killed in a car accident, and she is still reeling from the loss. When Julie surprises Miyagi with her knowledge of karate, he takes her to a Buddhist monastery for training and to help her come to terms with her angst.

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Kids & family, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Christopher Cain

      • Producer: Jerry Weintraub

      • Writer: Robert Mark Kamen

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $8.7M

      • Runtime:

      • Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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      Cast & Crew

      Hilary Swank

      Hilary Swank

      Julie Pierce

      Pat Morita

      Pat Morita

      Sergeant Kesuke Miyagi

      Michael Ironside

      Michael Ironside

      Colonel Dugan

      Constance Towers

      Constance Towers

      Louisa Pierce

      Chris Conrad

      Chris Conrad

      Eric McGowen

      Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad

      Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad

      Abbot

      Michael Cavalieri

      Michael Cavalieri

      Ned

      Walton Goggins

      Walton Goggins

      Charlie

      Christopher Cain

      Christopher Cain

      Director

      Jerry Weintraub

      Jerry Weintraub

      Producer

      Robert Mark Kamen

      Robert Mark Kamen

      Writer

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