The Karate Kid
1984, English. Directed by John G. Avildsen.
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
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 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Karate Kid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv, and Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 June 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $91M
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The Karate Kid: quick answers
What comes after The Karate Kid?
Next in the series: The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994).
Is The Karate Kid worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 4,952 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Karate Kid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Karate Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Karate Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Karate Kid is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Karate Kid on?
The Karate Kid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv, and Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Karate Kid?
If you liked The Karate Kid, try The Karate Kid Part III, The Karate Kid, Karate Kid: Legends.
Who directed The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid (1984) was directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue.