The Karate Kid
"He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands."
Originally released in 1984. The Karate Kid is a action/adventure film. directed by John G. Avildsen. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and Elisabeth Shue
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4,565 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$130.4M
16.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $130,442,786
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Delphi II Productions
- Jerry Weintraub Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Karate Kid about?
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 e...
Who directed The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid was directed by John G. Avildsen.
How long is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was The Karate Kid released?
The Karate Kid was released on June 22, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Karate Kid?
The main cast of The Karate Kid includes Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove.
Is The Karate Kid worth watching?
The Karate Kid has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,565 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.