The Karate Kid

Film - 1984 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family

The story

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.

Directed by

John G. Avildsen

Starring

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

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 7.3 out of 10

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Film · 1984 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Kids & Family

The Karate Kid

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The story

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.

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IMDb
7.3 / 10
273k votes
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81%
Tomatometer
3.82 / 5
605k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.2 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family
Runtime2h 7m
RatedPG
Release1984-06-22
Where to watch
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