The Karate Kid (1984)
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.
Directors: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, and Randee Heller
Release Date: June 22, 1984
17 Movie Reviews
Daniel is good at karate in the movie
The Karate Kid is very good and is better than the remake. This coming of age movie is a classic and is the first of three. The storyline is clever.- The Karate Kid is very good and is better than the remake. This coming of age movie is a classic and is the first of three. The storyline is clever.
I love this movie
This movie was great! Daniel has just moved from New Jersey to California and he is getting bullied because he is going out with the bully’s X girlfriend. So Mr. Miagi teaches him Karate so he can defend himself. It is a great movie, way better than the remake!
best movie everrrrrrrrrr! Sooooooo great such a good message loved it so so muchhhhhh!
The karate kid is so cute- Boltalmost 6 yearsAswome I love this movie
- Boltalmost 6 yearsthis movie is greate
When Daniel moves to a new big city he faces countless challenge from his school nemesis. After a scuffle with some bullies his elderly next door neighbor Mr. Miyagi decides to mentor Daniel in the art of Karate. Hilarity and action ensue without ceasing!