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The Karate Kid

He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.

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1984-06-22
2h 7m
English
Released
Columbia Pictures

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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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About The Karate Kid

He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.

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. Running 127 minutes.

The Karate Kid Cast and Characters

The cast features Ralph Macchio (as Daniel LaRusso), Pat Morita (as Mr. Miyagi), Elisabeth Shue (as Ali Mills), William Zabka (as Johnny Lawrence), and Martin Kove (as John Kreese). Their performances are a major reason The Karate Kid has built such a passionate audience.

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The Karate Kid flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Karate Kid runs for 127 minutes (about 2.1 hours).

Is The Karate Kid good? What's the rating?

The Karate Kid holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 4,705 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Karate Kid?

The main cast includes Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Karate Kid available in English?

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The Karate Kid was released in 1984.

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What is The Karate Kid about?

The Karate Kid is a Action/Drama English-language film. 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.

When was The Karate Kid released?

The Karate Kid was released on June 22, 1984. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures.

Who stars in The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and William Zabka. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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