The Karate Kid 1984
“He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.”
What is The Karate Kid?
The film tells the story of a teenager who moves to a new location with his mother. Daniel LaRusso is the teenager who forms a relationship with Ali after the move.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 22, 1984
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $91,138,075
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The film tells the story of a teenager who moves to a new location with his mother. Daniel LaRusso is the teenager who forms a relationship with Ali after the move. He becomes the target of a group of thugs led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who are students of karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. The dojo is led by sensei John Kreese, who teaches a ruthless style of karate. Daniel finds a friend in Mr. Miyagi, a repairman who is also a martial arts master. Mr. Miyagi trains Daniel in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense. As Daniel learns from Mr. Miyagi, he is prepared to compete against the Cobra Kai. The story revolves around Daniel's journey as he learns karate and faces his bullies. Mr. Miyagi's training methods and philosophy play a significant role in Daniel's development.
Should you watch it?
“A bullied teenager finds an unlikely mentor who teaches him the true meaning of karate.”
- strong mentor-student dynamic
- classic underdog story
- predictable plot structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic coming-of-age stories about overcoming adversity through discipline.
The film is rated PG and contains scenes of bullying and martial arts action.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John G. Avildsen.
What is the movie about?
It follows a teenager who learns karate from a repairman to defend himself against bullies.
When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on June 22, 1984.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Robert Mark Kamen.
What is the film's genre?
It is classified as an action, drama, and family film.