
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
Seen it?2006 | 91 min | Family, Action, Adventure, TV Movie, Comedy
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, action fans and families. If you loved Raya and the Last Dragon or Kung Fu Panda, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track leads directly to the title of homecoming queen -- no unscheduled stops, and no unnecessary detours. When a mysterious Chinese monk named Shen arrives to mold Wendy into a fearless kung fu warrior, however, her royal aspirations suddenly jump the track as she desperately attempts to juggle her boyfriend, her homework, and of course, the fierce competition to become homecoming queen. Now, as Wendy begins to train her mind, body, and spirit in the ancient tradition of the martial arts and her inner warrior gradually begins to emerge, the girl who once obsessed over popularity finally begins to put that popularity into perspective as she gradually realizes what truly matters in life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Laing
- Brenda SongWendy Wu
- Shin KoyamadaShen
- Susan ChuangNina
- Justin ChonPeter
- Michael David ChengKenny
- Andy Fischer-PriceAustin
- Ellen WoglomJessica
- Tsai ChinGrandma
- James GaylynMr. Medina
- Michael SaccenteMr. Garibay