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The Karate Kid

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
221K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
875
61
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
Official Trailer
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6 Videos
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  • Action
  • Drama
  • Family
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
221K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
875
61
  • 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
    • 381User reviews
    • 118Critic 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

    Photos226

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    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)
    Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
    RALP MACCHIO, PAT MORITA, JOHN AVILDSEN, ROBERT KAMEN - THE KARATE KIDS 25 YEARS LATER
    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)

    Top cast

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    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Danielas Daniel
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Miyagias Miyagi
    • (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
    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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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ralph Macchio was 22 during filming. Some of the cast did not believe him when they asked about his age.
    • Goofs
      During the last fight scene with Johnny and Daniel, Johnny's black headband falls off in one shot, and the referee picks it up and throws it off the mat. Subsequent shots show Johnny still wearing the headband, and some shots have him without it on. Also during the final fight, Johnny's hair alternates between being dry and soaked with sweat.
    • Quotes

      Tommy: Get him a body bag! Yeah!

    • 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 5 Second Movies: Karate Kid (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      The Moment of Truth
      Written by Bill Conti (music) and Dennis Lambert & Peter Beckett (lyrics)

      Performed by Survivor

      Produced by Ron Nevison

      Courtesy of CBS Records/Scotti Bros. Records

    User reviews381

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Non-nostalgic Perspective
    Despite my never having seen this movie before last night (2021), there is something strangely nostalgic about the movie to me. Mr. Miyagi as a father figure to Daniel is a beautiful thing, and Daniel's wittiness and charm makes him an extremely interesting character for this movie.

    I enjoyed the lack of sugar coating when it came to Miyagi's past. It was invigorating to see something real, and see something that would genuinely happen, even now, like an older person getting uncomfortably drunk around someone they shouldn't have to cope with past traumas.

    Overall the movie has a great message, good acting, and really enjoyable shots. I think this would be a good film to watch with the family as well!
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    • Feb 18, 2021

    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
      • June 22, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Karate Kid
    • Filming locations
      • Golf 'N' Stuff - 10555 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi II Productions
      • Jerry Weintraub Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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