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Original title: The Karate Kid
  • 19841984
  • 66
  • 2h 6min
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
208K
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POPULARITY
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Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
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A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
208K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
418
141
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writer
    • Robert Mark Kamen
  • Stars
    • Ralph Macchio
    • Pat Morita
    • Elisabeth Shue
Top credits
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writer
    • Robert Mark Kamen
  • Stars
    • Ralph Macchio
    • Pat Morita
    • Elisabeth Shue
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 359User reviews
    • 116Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

    Videos6

    The Karate Kid
    Trailer 2:15
    The Karate Kid
    Karate Kid Collection
    Trailer 0:16
    Karate Kid Collection
    Top Gun! Terminator! The '80s Live at SDCC
    Clip 2:29
    Top Gun! Terminator! The '80s Live at SDCC
    BUILD: Ralph Macchio And William Zabka Revisit The Karate Kid After 34 Years
    Interview 1:18
    BUILD: Ralph Macchio And William Zabka Revisit The Karate Kid After 34 Years
    Ralph Macchio Protects the Essence of Mr. Miyagi in "Cobra Kai"
    Full Episode 6:33
    Ralph Macchio Protects the Essence of Mr. Miyagi in "Cobra Kai"
    Ralph Macchio Heard Some Bizarre Pitches for 'The Karate Kid' Reboot
    Video 4:44
    Ralph Macchio Heard Some Bizarre Pitches for 'The Karate Kid' Reboot

    Photos215

    William Zabka in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Martin Kove in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Elisabeth Shue and Ralph Macchio in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio at an event for The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and William Zabka in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)

    Top cast

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    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Danielas Daniel
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Miyagias Miyagi
    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Alias Ali
    Martin Kove
    Martin Kove
    • Kreeseas Kreese
    Randee Heller
    Randee Heller
    • Lucilleas Lucille
    William Zabka
    William Zabka
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    Ron Thomas
    Ron Thomas
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Rob Garrison
    Rob Garrison
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Chad McQueen
    Chad McQueen
    • Dutchas Dutch
    Tony O'Dell
    Tony O'Dell
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Israel Juarbe
    • Freddyas Freddy
    William Bassett
    William Bassett
    • Mr. Millsas Mr. Mills
    Larry B. Scott
    Larry B. Scott
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Juli Fields
    • Susanas Susan
    Dana Andersen
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    Frank Burt Avalon
    • Chuckyas Chucky
    Jeff Fishman
    • Billyas Billy
    Ken Daly
    • Chrisas Chris
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writer
      • Robert Mark Kamen
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn't fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several who belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers. Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys' violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins, Daniel doesn't understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
    karateteenagertrainingmartial artsbonsai283 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • 6
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The yellow classic automobile that Daniel polishes in the famous "wax-on/wax-off" training scene, then later offered by Mr. Miyagi as Daniel's birthday gift, was actually given to Ralph Macchio by the producer, and he still owns it. The car is a 1948 Ford Super De Luxe.
    • Goofs
      When Daniel picks up Ali for their first date and his mother's station wagon won't start, they push start it and ask Ali to "pop the clutch", however you can hear the starter is used to start the engine.
    • Quotes

      Daniel: Hey, what kind of belt do you have?

      Miyagi: Canvas. JC Penney, $3.98. You like?

      Daniel: [laughs] No, I meant...

      Miyagi: In Okinawa, belt mean no need rope to hold up pants.

      [laughs; then, seriously]

      Miyagi: Daniel-san...

      [taps his head]

      Miyagi: Karate here.

      [taps his heart]

      Miyagi: Karate here.

      [points to his belt]

      Miyagi: Karate never here. Understand?

    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema version was cut by 19 secs by the BBFC and completely removed the scene of Johnny rolling and lighting a reefer for a PG certificate. Later video releases were uncut and the certificate upgraded to 15.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hollywood Burn (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      The Moment of Truth
      Music by Bill Conti

      Lyrics by Dennis Lambert and Peter Beckett

      Produced by Ron Nevison

      Performed by Survivor

      Courtesy of CBS Records/Scotti Bros. Records

    User reviews359

    Review
    Top review
    I miss these movies
    I am a kid of the 80's, no doubt about it. This movie meant a lot to me back when I was growing up. I never really took karate and I wasn't really bullied, but it is great to remember a time when profanity wasn't needed for humor, or vulgarity, or shootings or blowing up buildings.

    A time when the " good guy " would adhere to the rules and had morals. A time when the " bad guy " had no honor, but would rarely curse...lol. ( Hey, this was a PG movie after all, wasn't it? LOL. ) " Oh, I think nothing of cheating and being mean, because THAT'S what makes the audience dislike me and root for the hero, but I just can't use filthy words. " I miss that.

    I love the movie because it takes me back to my childhood and a simpler time. A good guy and a bad guy, with the good guy coming out on top. If the " good guy " curses like a sailor, shoots everyone that gets in his way, and does everything vile imaginable, he's not really that good of a guy, is he?

    Yeah, I'm " old school. " So what?
    helpful•10
    5
    • Darkmonarch2003
    • Oct 3, 2004

    FAQ8

    • What is 'The Karate Kid' about?
    • Is "The Karate Kid" based on a book?
    • When Daniel was teaching Ali how to knee-juggle the soccer ball, why did Ali suddenly kick the ball away?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 1984 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Karate Kid
    • Filming locations
      • Golf 'N' Stuff - 10555 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi II Productions
      • Jerry Weintraub Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $91,077,276
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,031,753
      • Jun 24, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $91,119,319
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 6min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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