Story Overview of The Karate Kid
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.
The Karate Kid Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
The Karate Kid Details and Cast
| Movie Name | The Karate Kid |
| Original Language | En |
| Spoken Language | English |
| Release Date | 1984-06-22 |
| Runtime | 126 minutes |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Writer | Robert Mark Kamen |
| Director | John G. Avildsen |
| Producer | Jerry Weintraub |
The Karate Kid Official Trailer
The Karate Kid Star Cast
| Ralph Macchio | Daniel LaRusso |
| Pat Morita | Mr. Miyagi |
| Elisabeth Shue | Ali Mills |
| William Zabka | Johnny Lawrence |
| Martin Kove | John Kreese |
| Randee Heller | Lucille LaRusso |
| Ron Thomas | Bobby |
| Rob Garrison | Tommy |
| Chad McQueen | Dutch |
| Tony O'Dell | Jimmy |
Where to Watch The Karate Kid Online (OTT Platforms)
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Our Review of The Karate Kid
'The Karate Kid' delivers a mixed action experience, combining action, adventure, drama, family. Released on 1984-06-22, this 126-minute film by John G. Avildsen has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, it’s worth a look for action fans.
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