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Underdog Kids

  • 20152015
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
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4.3/10
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Underdog Kids (2015)
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  • Family
Inner city kids from a poor neighborhood go up against the undefeated Beverly Hills Junior National Karate Team.Inner city kids from a poor neighborhood go up against the undefeated Beverly Hills Junior National Karate Team.Inner city kids from a poor neighborhood go up against the undefeated Beverly Hills Junior National Karate Team.
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
426
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  • Director
    • Phillip Rhee
  • Writer
    • Phillip Rhee
  • Stars
    • Phillip Rhee
    • Mirelly Taylor
    • Max Gail
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  • Director
    • Phillip Rhee
  • Writer
    • Phillip Rhee
  • Stars
    • Phillip Rhee
    • Mirelly Taylor
    • Max Gail
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    • 16User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Max Gail and Phillip Rhee in Underdog Kids (2015)
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    Phillip Rhee
    Phillip Rhee
    • Jimmy 'The Lightning Bolt'as Jimmy 'The Lightning Bolt'
    Mirelly Taylor
    Mirelly Taylor
    • Valerie Cruzas Valerie Cruz
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Adam Irigoyen
    Adam Irigoyen
    • Wyattas Wyatt
    Ryan Potter
    Ryan Potter
    • Ericas Eric
    Ted McGinley
    Ted McGinley
    • Mr. Hershfeldas Mr. Hershfeld
    Lauren Bowles
    Lauren Bowles
    • Mrs. Jonesas Mrs. Jones
    Ellia English
    Ellia English
    • Big Mamaas Big Mama
    Cade Sutton
    Cade Sutton
    • Raymondas Raymond
    Nicolas Bechtel
    Nicolas Bechtel
    • Seanas Sean
    Rayna Vallandingham
    Rayna Vallandingham
    • Leticiaas Leticia
    Lorenz Arnell
    • Rasheedas Rasheed
    Aidan Considine
    • Alexas Alex
    Andrew Franklin
    Andrew Franklin
    • Rickyas Ricky
    Sebastian Saraceno
    • Big Guyas Big Guy
    Patrick Cox
    Patrick Cox
    • Tinyas Tiny
    Tonja Kahlens
    Tonja Kahlens
    • Marthaas Martha
    Sean Rhee
    • Andrewas Andrew
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      • Phillip Rhee
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      • Phillip Rhee
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    • Trivia
      The pictures of Jimmy on the website are from Phiilip Rhee's best of the best movies
    • Quotes

      Jimmy 'The Lightning Bolt' Lee: Now, who are we?

      Sean Michaels: Weenies!

      Wyatt Jones: See?

      Alex Michaels: [to Sean] That's Underdogs!

      Sean Michaels: Aw, pickles!

    • Soundtracks
      Lyrical Sobriety
      By Tim McMorris

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    9/10
    Very good movie for kids, and lots of potential for Phillip Rhee to grow from here
    I watched this movie because I am a big fan of the Phillips Rhee's Best of the Best series. As an adult I still managed to enjoy the movie even though it was aimed for kids, however its best to watch it with you kids or nephews.

    For the criticism this movie is getting with regards to acting, and camera editing, we should keep in mind that Rhee directed, wrote, and produced it so the budget isn't high. His movies have always served to deliver a good message to martial arts learners, and that's what he does here. Kids can learn a lot of lessons from this which they wont find in any of the karate kids for example, and that's what this movie is all about. For those expecting a triple A movie don't watch this or you'l be missing the point.

    The only complaint I have was that the movie felt too rushed and I agree with the review saying perhaps they tried to fit in too much into 1 hour and a half. there wasn't enough time for the characters to develop.

    Its very good to see Phillip Rhee, a master martial artist, acting again and hopefully he continues making more movies. 30 years after Best of the Best, his new movie is still pushing forward positive messages and showing how passionate he is about delivering his message. We need more from this man and less from the mindless violence of Hollywood action star clones.
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    • aouadralph
    • Jul 7, 2015

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Underdogs the movie official Facebook Page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Неудачники
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Group Hug Productions
      • Itsy Bitsy Film
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      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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