The Karate Kid

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

19842h 7m7.2(4,886 votes)

ActionDramaFamily

Synopsis

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. Fortunate…

The Karate Kid (1984) is a action, drama, and family film directed by John G. Avildsen. It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and Elisabeth Shue. The film runs for 2 hours 7 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 4,886 votes.

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Director

John G. Avildsen

Cast

Ralph Macchio

Daniel

Pat Morita

Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue

Ali

William Zabka

Johnny

Martin Kove

Kreese

Randee Heller

Lucille

Ron Thomas

Bobby

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Who stars in The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka, and was directed by John G. Avildsen.

How long is The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.

When did The Karate Kid come out?

The Karate Kid was released in 1984.

What genre is The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid is a action, drama, and family film.

Is The Karate Kid worth watching?

The Karate Kid holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.