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The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

Action • PG • 1984 • 2 hr 7 min
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7.0
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7.3

New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

Starring

Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove

Directed By

John G. Avildsen

Written By

Robert Mark Kamen

Attributes

SimpleLightWatch With Family

Genre

ActionDramaFamilyAdventure

Release Date

June 22, 1984

User Reviews

Jack Watson
Jack Watson
If you don’t feel anything watching this, paint a fence, sand a floor, fuck on fuck off lol
Cool Jelly
Cool Jelly
Funny family movie. Kind of reminds me of Rocky. Actors did good and it had a classic 80s plot. Great film
Chad Lewis
Chad Lewis
Fun movie with likeable characters. Far from perfect though.
Ian Fitzgerald
Ian Fitzgerald
A bit long but I really enjoyed it. And it still holds up!
Michael Dougherty
Michael Dougherty
This movie perfected a teacher student dynamic
Ramones
Ramones
Not great, but it is a classic one for those growing up in the 80s.
Logan T
Logan T
It’s so good amazing plot amazing sequels
Yiğit
Yiğit
First learn stand, then learn fly. Nature rule, Daniel-san, not mine.
Abby Warren
Abby Warren
Such a classic. It’s pretty slow, but you fall in love with Daniel and Mr. Miyagi during that time so that final battle has you in suspense
John Scognamiglio
John Scognamiglio
Pat Morita plays the sensei we all wish we had

Stats

Ratings
416 (2%)
3,472 (15%)
13,919 (61%)
4,834 (21%)
7.0 – Based on 22.6k ratings
Attributes
Slow
Simple
Light
Fast
Complex
Dark
Watch With
Friends
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Family
23%
16%
62%
The Karate Kid
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
The Karate Kid Part II
Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself.
The Karate Kid Part III
Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
The Next Karate Kid
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The Karate Kid
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Karate Kid: Legends
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Trailer
Official Trailer
Featurette
Ralph Macchio & William Zabka React to Their Karate Kid Fight
Teaser
40th Anniversary Throwback Commercial
Trailer
The Karate Kid (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Featurette
Bonus Feature – Beyond The Form
Clip
Official Extended Preview
Clip
"Wax On, Wax Off"

Cast & Crew

John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen
Ralph Macchio
Ralph
Macchio
Pat Morita
Pat
Morita
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth
Shue
William Zabka
William
Zabka
Martin Kove
Martin
Kove
Randee Heller
Randee
Heller
Ron Thomas
Ron
Thomas
Rob Garrison
Rob
Garrison
Chad McQueen
Chad
McQueen
Tony O'Dell
Tony
O'Dell
Robert Mark Kamen
Robert Mark Kamen

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