The Karate Kid

He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.

• Rated 7.2 out of 10
• Movie
• 1984
• 2h 7m
• Action
• Drama
• Family

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.

Director

John G. Avildsen

Starring

Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka