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The Karate Kid (1984)

7.3/10 1984 2h 6m
ActionDramaFamily
1984 • PG • 126 min • Action, Drama, Family
The Karate Kid (1984) poster
★ 7.3 / 10  IMDb
Action Drama Family
DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
WriterRobert Mark Kamen
StarsRalph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue
LanguageEnglish, Japanese
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $91,077,276

About The Karate Kid

Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn’t fit into the blond surfe…

Ratings & Reviews

7.3/10
IMDb
81%
Rotten Tomatoes
61/100
Metacritic
🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 5 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
John G. Avildsen
Writer
Robert Mark Kamen
Actor
Ralph Macchio
Actor
Pat Morita
Actor
Elisabeth Shue
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7.3/10
IMDb Rating
2h 6min
Runtime
1984
Year

FAQ: The Karate Kid (1984)

What genre is The Karate Kid (1984)?
The Karate Kid (1984) is listed as Action, Drama, Family.
How long is The Karate Kid (1984)?
The Karate Kid (1984) has a runtime of 2h 6min (126 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1984
Rating 7.3/10
Duration 2h 6m
Genre Family

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