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Released June 22nd, 1984, 'The Karate Kid' stars William Zabka The PG movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 6 min, and received a score of 72 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 4,347 knowledgeable s.
You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "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 comionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai."
'The Karate Kid' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, and fuboTV .
'The Karate Kid' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on June 22nd, 1984 - Buy The Karate Kid Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting April 14th, 1998 - Buy The Karate Kid DVD
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The Karate Kid Collection
The first three films follow Daniel LaRusso, who learns to use karate for good under the eccentric mentorship of a janitor named Mr. Miyagi. In the fourth and final installment of the original series, Mr. Miyagi becomes the guardian of his late friend's granddaughter in an effort to steer her away from trouble. A new era introduces new rivals and new characters. In the fifth film, Mr. Han, a kung fu master, es his wisdom to his new student, Dre. In Karate Kid: Legends, the two continuities merge when the main character, Li, is trained by both Mr. Han and the original Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso.
