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Theatrical Release Date:
06/22/1984
DVD Release Date:
04/14/1998
Run Time:
126min.
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Columbia Pictures
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Drama,Family

Plot: Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel (Ralph Macchio) almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. He is rescued by Japanese janitor Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), who agrees to teach Daniel how to ... Read More

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A true classic. I really enjoyed it and thought the acting and ending was marvelous! For it's time, Karate Kid had great fight scenes and had a fantastic storyline. It has drama, comedy, action which ... is a good mix. I loved it and is a great 80's film. Full Review

February 7, 2012
nataliecox8

Great movie, a classic, It is the best out of the 5 in the series.

February 22, 2011
Yoshinaruto

This movie was very good and funny up until the end. I am going to try to see the second and third. And also the new one. This movie did have a lot of bad words. If you have not sean it try to!!!

June 15, 2010
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