The Karate Kid

Released Jun 22, 1984

2h 6m

Drama

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90%

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48 Reviews

83%

Audience Score

250,000+ Ratings

Daniel (Ralph Macchio) moves to Southern California with his mother, Lucille (Randee Heller), but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), 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 and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

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Critics Consensus

Utterly predictable and wholly of its time, but warm, sincere, and difficult to resist, due in large part to Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio's relaxed chemistry.

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

This film's art consists entirely of hiding the cynicism of its calculations under an agreeably modest and disarming manner.

Aug 1, 2008

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Variety Staff

Variety

Morita is simply terrific, bringing the appropriate authority and wisdom to the part.

Mar 21, 2007

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

A surprise summer hit in the States, this is another film-making-by-numbers exercise in teenage wish-fulfilment.

Jun 24, 2006

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

The success of the 1984 original lies in its many winning factors, one of which includes the mentor-protege dynamics between Pat Morita’s Mr Miyagi and Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso.

Rated: 5/5

Jun 21, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A film that keeps the blood pumping and brings the audience to its feet.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 18, 2024

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Elisa Guimarães

Collider

A thrilling film that ends with what is probably the most satisfying kick in the history of cinema.

Jan 29, 2024

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Elvedin

One of the best. A story that everyone will find something to relate to in. it's a classic for a reason, to see it on the big screen is a privilege.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/22

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Para T

Daniel San you must stroke eggroll with yo feet. But mr myiagi thought we kicked with our feet,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Mattix Y

This is the goat of movies. It is addictive to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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B S

Solid 80's movie and definitely a must watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Julian S

this is what you call a great movie 1 of the best movies ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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Erik B

The classic tale of Daniel LaRusso and his wise mentor, Mr. Miyagi never fails to disappoint. Totally and 80's flick, but absolutely gets you in the feels in so many ways. Still relatable all these years later.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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John G. Avildsen

Director

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita

Mr. Kesuke Miyagi

Elisabeth Shue

Ali Mills

Randee Heller

Lucille Larusso

Martin Kove

John Kreese

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The Karate Kid: Official Clip - Mr. Miyagi Saves The Day