Is Karate Kid: Legends appropriate for children?

# Karate Kid: Legends - Parent Guide This PG-13 action film features strong martial arts violence that may be intense for younger children, though language and other content remain mild. It's best suited for children 13 and older who enjoy action movies. Consider your child's sensitivity to fight scenes before viewing.

What age is Karate Kid: Legends suitable for?

Our verdict for Karate Kid: Legends is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Karate Kid: Legends safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis

After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.

Cast

Jackie Chan

Mr. Han

Ben Wang

Li Fong

Joshua Jackson

Victor Lipani

Sadie Stanley

Mia Lipani

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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