The Karate Kid
movie

He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
Released June 22, 1984
Overview
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.
Runtime
2h 6m
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$130,442,786
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
The Karate Kid
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
United States
- no logo available
Delphi II Productions
United States
Jerry Weintraub Productions
United States
Keywords
- high school
- friendship
- martial arts
- fight
- halloween
- karate
- bullying
- sensei
- teen movie
- los angeles, california
- martial arts master
- single mother
- sabotage
- beaten
- high school student
- martial arts tournament
- martial arts training
- crane
- sport competition
- nostalgic
- school dance
- semi autobiographical
- mentor protégé relationship
- teenage gang
- teenage romance
- philosophical
- high school romance
- the karate kid
- comforting
- hopeful