Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Kernel Score: 83% · 12,436 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy, Action
Released: 2008-06-04
Runtime: 90 minutes
Is Kung Fu Panda worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, funny martial-arts cartoon about a clumsy panda who becomes an unlikely hero. The fight scenes are well drawn, the voice cast is strong, and the story is simple but satisfying for the whole family.
Watch it if you
- like family adventures with great action
- enjoy underdog hero stories
- want kung fu with plenty of laughs
Skip it if you
- want a deep or complex plot
- dislike silly slapstick humour
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Kung Fu Panda
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Chosen by prophecy but doubted by all, Po is an unlikely Dragon Warrior—a clumsy panda thrust into the world of kung fu as a deadly enemy threatens the Valley of Peace. Under reluctant guidance by Master Shifu and the Furious Five, Po must embrace who he is to unlock the power that no scroll can teach.
Movies like Kung Fu Panda
If you liked Kung Fu Panda, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) — 79%: The sequel, with a bigger villain and more kung fu.
- Mulan (1998) — 87%: Another animated hero's journey with real emotion and action.
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) — 86%: Animated fantasy adventure with great fight scenes.
- Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Funny, clever animated adventure with a big heart.
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — 87%: Live-action kung fu comedy that is wildly inventive.
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) — 78%: Later sequel with the same hero and more laughs.
Director
Mark Osborne
Cast
- Jack Black as Po (voice)
- Angelina Jolie as Tigress (voice)
- Dustin Hoffman as Shifu (voice)
- Ian McShane as Tai Lung (voice)
- Jackie Chan as Monkey (voice)
- Lucy Liu as Viper (voice)
- Seth Rogen as Mantis (voice)
- David Cross as Crane (voice)
- Randall Duk Kim as Oogway (voice)
- James Hong as Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda FAQ
Is Kung Fu Panda worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, funny martial-arts cartoon about a clumsy panda who becomes an unlikely hero. The fight scenes are well drawn, the voice cast is strong, and the story is simple but satisfying for the whole family.
Where can I watch Kung Fu Panda?
In the US you can stream Kung Fu Panda on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Kung Fu Panda rated?
Kung Fu Panda is rated PG.
What movies are like Kung Fu Panda?
If you liked Kung Fu Panda, try Kung Fu Panda 2, Mulan, Raya and the Last Dragon and Zootopia.