The Karate Kid (1984)
medium feel_good high_energy rewatchable polarizing
74
GoodScore
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue
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Synopsis
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 compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Ratings Breakdown
IMDb
7.3
RT Critics
81
Metacritic
61
TMDB
7.2
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