
The Karate Kid
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, Lucille, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of high school students, 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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Karate Kid
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
- Release Date: 1984-06-22
- Runtime: 126 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (4301 votes)
- Budget: $8,000,000
- Revenue: $130,442,786
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 10.1497
- Languages: English
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

Randee Heller
as Lucille LaRusso

Ron Thomas
as Bobby

Rob Garrison
as Tommy

Chad McQueen
as Dutch

Tony O'Dell
as Jimmy
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Trailers & Clips
Ralph Macchio & William Zabka React to Their Karate Kid Fight
40th Anniversary Throwback Commercial
The Karate Kid (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Official Trailer
Bonus Feature – Beyond The Form
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Karate Kid?▼
The Karate Kid is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1984-06-22.
Who are the main actors in The Karate Kid?▼
The main cast includes Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, .
Where can I watch The Karate Kid online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Karate Kid is available.
Is The Karate Kid based on a true story?▼
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
What is the IMDb rating of The Karate Kid?▼
The Karate Kid has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 4301 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Karate Kid?▼
The movie had a production budget of $8,000,000 and earned $130,442,786 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Karate Kid?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Karate Kid filmed?▼
The Karate Kid was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Karate Kid?▼
The total runtime of The Karate Kid is 126 minutes.
Is The Karate Kid suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Karate Kid?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Karate Kid.
Does The Karate Kid have a post-credit scene?▼
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