
The Karate Kid
1984 · Movie · PG · 127 min · ★ 7.2
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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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-06-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 127 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (4,716 votes)
Themes
- high school
- friendship
- martial arts
- fight
- painting
- karate
- bullying
- sensei
- bully
- teen movie
- los angeles, california
- martial arts master
- +16 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1985 · nominated
Cast & crew

Ralph Macchio
as Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita
as Mr. Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue
as Ali Mills

William Zabka
as Johnny Lawrence

Martin Kove
as John Kreese
- RH
Randee Heller
as Lucille LaRusso

Ron Thomas
as Bobby

Rob Garrison
as Tommy

Chad McQueen
as Dutch

Tony O'Dell
as Jimmy
Directed by John G. Avildsen