The Next Karate Kid
A grieving teen seeks redemption by mastering karate under Mr. Miyagi’s guidance, but must confront her own self‑blame and a dangerous rival before she can heal.
“It's ancient wisdom against teenage spunk. 1,000 years of karate tradition is about to get a kick in the pants.”
Synopsis
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' death.
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A crew of 54+ credited
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Edited by Ronald RooseShot by Laszlo KovacsScored by Bill ContiDesigned by Walter P Martishius
Box Office
1994 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.3× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$15.9M
US & Canada: $8.9M — 56% of worldwide · International: $7.0M (44%)
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Also known as
- Karate Kid 4 - Die nächste Generationde
- Karate Kid IV - Die nächste Generationde
- El nuevo Karate Kides
- Miss Karaté Kidfr
- Karate Kid 4it
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Cast & Crew
54 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
33Eugene Boles
as Mr. Wilkes
Keena Keel
as School Clerk
Tom O Brien
as Gabe
Thomas Downey
as Morgan
Brian Mcgrail
as T.J.
Wayne Chou
as Pizza Driver
Daniel Inouye
as Senator
Gustave Johnson
as Wison
Brian Smiar
as O'Connor
Christopher Beam
as Westcott Boy
Eric Beam
as Westcott Boy
Scott Powderly
as Westcott Boy
Davis Robinson
as Leon
Anthony Ejarque
as Ernie
Steven Mark Friedman
as Ted
Christopher Wilder
as Roland
Annette Miller
as Sales Woman
Bud Ekins
as Jack Russell
Paul Bronk
as Larry Townes
Fred Fontana
as Dusty
Julie Weintraub
as Girl at Prom
Johnny Melton
as Bungee Jumper
Chad Melton
as Bungee Jumper
Scott Strupe
as Bungee Jumper
Phillip V Caruso
as Prom Photographer (uncredited)
Robert Harrell
as Alpha Team member (uncredited)
Dan Marshall
as High School Kid at Prom (uncredited)
Frank Principe
as Self
Robin Reck
as Bowler (uncredited)
Hebron Simckes Joffe
as High School Student (uncredited)
Mark Vafiades
as Bowling Team Member (uncredited)
Dared Wright
as Bowler (uncredited)
Jason Yee
as High School Student (uncredited)
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1Writers
2Producers
1Other crew
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