The Karate Kid
“He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers
- Robert Mark Kamen, Allee Willis, Dennis Lambert, Peter Beckett
- Producers
- Jerry Weintraub, R.J. Louis
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is The Karate Kid rated?
The Karate Kid has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4.8K votes.
Who directed The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid was directed by John G. Avildsen.
When was The Karate Kid released?
The Karate Kid was released in 1984.
