Where to watch The Karate Kid(1984)
In the United States, The Karate Kid is available to stream on Netflix and YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Karate Kid
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The Karate Kid plot summary
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
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.
Details
- Release date
- June 22, 1984
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Family
- Directed by
- John G. Avildsen
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 4,905 votes
The Karate Kid trailer
Cast
Ralph MacchioDaniel
Pat MoritaMiyagi
Elisabeth ShueAli
William ZabkaJohnny
Martin KoveKreese
Randee HellerLucille
Ron ThomasBobby
Rob GarrisonTommy
Chad McQueenDutch
Tony O'DellJimmy
FAQ
Where can I watch The Karate Kid?
In the United States, The Karate Kid is available to stream on Netflix and YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Karate Kid?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex.
How long is The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid runs 2h 7m (127 minutes).
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