Film
The Karate Kid
1984· PG· 2h 7m· Action· Drama· Family
“He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.”
Daniel LaRusso, a New Jersey teenager transplanted to Los Angeles, navigates a new life marked by bullying from Johnny and his Cobra Kai gang. Enter Mr. Miyagi, a seemingly ordinary handyman who doubles as a martial arts master. Under Miyagi's guidance, Daniel learns karate not just as a combat sport but as a philosophy of compassion and self-discipline, setting the stage for a climactic showdown with the ruthless Cobra Kai dojo.
1984-06-22
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DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
WriterRobert Mark Kamen
ProducerJerry Weintraub
Director of PhotographyJames Crabe
Original Music ComposerBill Conti
EditorBud S. Smith
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Details
Released1984-06-22
Runtime2h 7m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosColumbia Pictures · Delphi II Productions · Jerry Weintraub Productions
Budget$8M
Box office$91M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.2/10 · 4779 votes
Original languageen
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