The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid (1984)

Rated PG 126 min - Action Family Drama
Daniel 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
  • tkblovesdogs
    tkblovesdogsover 3 years55 popcorn
    Daniel is good at karate in the movie
    • lemonade11
      lemonade11over 3 years55 popcorn
      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.
      • lemonade11
        lemonade11over 3 years55 popcorn
        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.
        • jkbear
          jkbearover 3 years55 popcorn
          I love this movie
          • zaks
            zaksover 3 years44 popcorn
            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!
            • sreadergirl
              sreadergirlover 4 years55 popcorn
              best movie everrrrrrrrrr! Sooooooo great such a good message loved it so so muchhhhhh!
              • erpandareader
                erpandareaderover 4 years55 popcorn
                The karate kid is so cute
                • Boltover 5 years
                  Aswome I love this movie
                  • Boltover 5 years
                    this movie is greate
                    • zuluzen41
                      zuluzen41over 5 years55 popcorn
                      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!