The Karate Kid Part III
1989, English. Directed by John G. Avildsen.
First it was teacher to student. Then it was father to son. Now, it's man to man.
Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 16 June 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $39M
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The Karate Kid Part III: quick answers
What should I watch before The Karate Kid Part III?
Watch The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid Part II (1986) first.
What comes after The Karate Kid Part III?
Next in the series: The Next Karate Kid (1994), The Karate Kid (2010), and Karate Kid: Legends (2025).
Is The Karate Kid Part III worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,939 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Karate Kid Part III?
The Karate Kid Part III runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Karate Kid Part III have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Karate Kid Part III. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Karate Kid Part III parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Karate Kid Part III is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Karate Kid Part III on?
The Karate Kid Part III isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Karate Kid Part III?
If you liked The Karate Kid Part III, try The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid, Karate Kid: Legends.
Who directed The Karate Kid Part III?
The Karate Kid Part III (1989) was directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively.