If you liked The Karate Kid…

These picks come from archytele's own similarity graph: shared themes and keywords, creators, cast, era, original language and audience rating. Each card says why it made the list.

★ 5.9 Film

The Karate Kid Part III

1989

Same creator (John G. Avildsen); both explore martial arts and karate

★ 6.3 Film

The Karate Kid Part II

1986

Same creator (John G. Avildsen); both explore martial arts and teen movie

★ 7.8 Film

Rocky

1976

Same creator (John G. Avildsen); both explore fight

★ 7.3 Film

Lean On Me

1989

Same creator (John G. Avildsen); both explore high school

★ 7.1 Film

Bloodsport

1988

Both explore martial arts and sensei; both action and drama

★ 5.2 Film

Ninja the Protector

1986

Both explore martial arts; both action and drama

★ 7.8 Film

Platoon

1986

Both explore semi autobiographical; both action and drama

★ 5.8 Film

Rocky V

1990

Same creator (John G. Avildsen); both explore friendship

★ 7.0 Film

Ondanondu Kaladalli

1979

Both explore martial arts and martial arts master; both action and drama

★ 6.9 Film

Padayottam

1982

Both explore friendship; both action and drama

★ 5.3 Film

Sidekicks

1992

Both explore martial arts and karate; both action and drama

★ 7.0 Film

Hoosiers

1986

Both explore high school; both drama and family