- Release Date: 1984
- Runtime: N/A
- Genre: Drama, Family, Sport
- Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove ... see all
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Plot: A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
User Reviews
Love
Dec 04, 2008
garyg249 - yahoo.com
Dec 04, 2008garyg249 - yahoo.com
i love tis movie. u better see it our ouch.its old but a very interesting seeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ittttttttttt noooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww thankssssssssssssss bye... Full review
Courage of Love
Mar 24, 2008
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Mar 24, 2008rasmy24 - yahoo.com
This is a classic film. I've seen this perhaps over 30 times. It really has been a favourite of mine since childhood. I was able to just watch this on HD and it really brought back some fond memories. The film... Full review
A Mess
Dec 25, 2007
joshuabsa - yahoo.com
Dec 25, 2007joshuabsa - yahoo.com
Not worth your time or money, the Karate Kid is dumb, and just plain dumb, with no story, no real acting, and not much direction it fails in all catagories becoming one of the most unwatchable films in recent history, its... Full review
BEST OF ALL TIME
Dec 25, 2007
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Dec 25, 2007brezac2000 - yahoo.com
The movie might not be considered the best of all time, but the story is without-a-doubt the best ever!!!! Long live Mr. Miyagi!!! BONZAI BONZAI BONZAI!!!! Not the tree, but the Japanese call to the Emperor!!!!!... Full review
THE GREAT SKULL KID
Dec 08, 2007
mex.eagle - yahoo.com
Dec 08, 2007mex.eagle - yahoo.com
A SKULL THAT WANTS A CANDY BAR BUT STILL HE DOSE NOT HAVE A BODY A HE GOSE TO THE HOSPITAL A THE DOCTOR TOL HIM THAT HE GATS SKIN... Full review
A high scale sports film
Oct 13, 2007
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Oct 13, 2007dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
The Karate Kid is a film of true wisdom, about not giving up and doing something you truly and deeply love.... Full review
OMG!!!!!!! The best movie ever!!!!!!!!!
Oct 08, 2007
lilg51696 - yahoo.com
Oct 08, 2007lilg51696 - yahoo.com
This is a good movie!!!!! Will Smith is producing a newer version of the movie with his son, Jaden Smith as Daniel LaRusso, and Jackei chan as Mister Miugi!!!!! I can't wait to see it!!!!!!! This movie is awesome!!!!! :) :)... Full review
Karate Kid Review
Aug 18, 2007
nnrk121 - yahoo.com
Aug 18, 2007nnrk121 - yahoo.com
I think the Karate Kid was a very good movie, in my oppinion. Whoever didn't see that movie has got to see it! i remarkably still watch it now a days! good movie...... Full review
What happened to all the good movies!
Jul 14, 2007
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Jul 14, 2007clint_boneschans - yahoo.com
These are the type of movies my generation grew up on. A good story with a happy ending, kids need movies like this. Even if the acting is bad.... Full review
This movie is pure and perfect
Mar 25, 2007
rejoyce_vcu - yahoo.com
Mar 25, 2007rejoyce_vcu - yahoo.com
This movie is one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. It is great for young men coming of age. Also great for fathers with sons.... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jan 14, 2009All Headline News
According to Hollywood Reporter, the 54-year-old would take over the role made famous by the late Pat Morita in the original film in 1984.
EST Anne Lu - Celebrity News Service News Writer Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Martial arts film actor Jackie Chan is in talks to star in the remake of "The Karate Kid" as the mentor Mr. Miyagi.
... Full Review
| Jan 14, 2009ABC, Australia
Smith's Overbrook Entertainment is producing along with the original film's producer Jerry Weintraub. ... Full Review
| Jan 14, 2009DigitalJournal.com, Canada
In the original Karate Kid , Ralph Macchio was mentored by Morita.
They have also enlisted Jackie Chan to play the popular role of " Mr. Miyagi " made famous by the late Pat Morita.
... Full Review
| Jul 18, 2008associatedcontent.com
But Karate Kid was a really enjoyable and fun movie.....I'm not claiming that the original Karate Kid is a masterpiece.....the Karate Kid sequels were pretty good too.....the Karate Kid is a great piece of cinema that deserved an Oscar.....Pat Morita was fabulous and the villains, especially William Zabka, were just downright cool.Not many remember.... ... Full Review
| Dec 17, 2007Matchflick
It's a well written script directed to near perfection, and acted with supreme skill.
Mr. Miyagi is one of the best characters that came out of movies in the 80s, and one of my favorites.
... Full Review
News
'Karate Kid' Remake: What We Know So Far
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2009-11-03
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Khloe Kardashian, who is engaged to Lamar Odom, does not want a traditional wedding. As step-father Bruce Jenner told People Magazine , "Khloe keeps saying she does not want a traditional wedding. ... Full Article
Lowe predicts early Whittle 10 score
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-09-25
Professional dancer Natalie Lowe has predicted that her partner Ricky Whittle will score a 10 in his opening week on Strictly Come Dancing . The Hollyoaks actor will make his debut on the BBC One reality series tonight. ... Full Article

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