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The Karate Kid

1984 • 2h7m Action, Adventure, Drama, Family

Rating

7.2/10

Popularity

8

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.

Details

Director

John G. Avildsen

Screenplay

Robert Mark Kamen

Cast

Ralph Macchio

Pat Morita

Elisabeth Shue

Release date

6/22/1984

Status

Released

Budget

$8,000,000

Revenue

$91,138,075

Origin country

US

Vote count

4642