The Karate Kid

1984 · 127 min · ★ 7.2 / 10 · 4897 votes

Action · Drama · Family

New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, 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.

Cast

Ralph Macchio · Pat Morita · Elisabeth Shue · William Zabka · Martin Kove · Randee Heller · Ron Thomas · Rob Garrison · Chad McQueen · Tony O'Dell

Director

John G. Avildsen