The Karate Kid

Quick Info

Year
1984
Director
John G. Avildsen
Duration
127 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$91M

External Ratings

IMDb7.2
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes72%
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The Karate Kid

Our Rating

7.4/10
7.3/10
Story
7.4/10
Acting
7.2/10
Direction
7/10
Cinematography
6.8/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.3
Acting
7.4
Direction
7.2
Cinematography
7
Music
6.8

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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