Quick facts
- Released
- June 22, 1984
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Rating
- PG
- Budget
- $8.0M
- Box office
- $91.1M
- IMDb
- tt0087538
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
Cast
Ralph Macchio
Daniel
Pat Morita
Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue
Ali
William Zabka
Johnny
Martin Kove
Kreese
Randee Heller
Lucille
Ron Thomas
Bobby
Rob Garrison
Tommy
Chad McQueen
Dutch
Tony O'Dell
Jimmy
Israel Juarbe
Freddy
William Bassett
Mr. Mills
Larry B. Scott
Jerry
Juli Fields
Susan
Dana Andersen
Barbara
Frank Burt Avalon
Chucky
Jeff Fishman
Billy
Ken Daly
Chris
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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 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.
- Who directed The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid was directed by John G. Avildsen.
- Who stars in The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka.
- When was The Karate Kid released?
- The Karate Kid is a 1984 action, drama, family film.
- Where can I watch The Karate Kid?
- You can watch The Karate Kid with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.