The Karate Kid 1989
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 9, 1989
- Format
- 1 season · 13 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~6.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Network
- NBC
What is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1989
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The Karate Kid is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A young hero and his wise mentor embark on a global quest for a stolen talisman.”
- Exciting worldwide journey
- Strong mentor‑student dynamic
- Vibrant animation
- Mixed critical reception
- Simple plot may feel predictable
Watch it if you enjoy a lighthearted adventure about friendship and a magical quest.
Rated TV‑Y7, suitable for children though it contains mild action.
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Who are the main characters?
The series follows Daniel, his mentor Mr. Miyagi, and their Okinawan friend Taki Tamurai.
What is the premise of the show?
Daniel, Mr. Miyagi, and Taki travel the world searching for an ancient Japanese talisman stolen from a fishing village.
What genre does it belong to?
It is an animated action‑adventure series.
What rating does the series have?
It carries a TV‑Y7 rating, indicating it is appropriate for children age seven and up.
When was the series released?
The series premiered in 1989.
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