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Film · 1984 · The Karate Kid (1 of 3)

The Karate Kid

Directed by John G. Avildsen · starring Elisabeth Shue, Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio

  • 2 h 6 min
  • PG
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 30 August 1984
  • 7.7 Users17 votes

Synopsis

An elderly martial arts expert (Pat Morita) teaches a high schooler (Ralph Macchio) to defend himself from bullies.

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Runtime
126 min2 hours and 6 minutes
Rating
PGParental guidance
How long is The Karate Kid?
2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was The Karate Kid released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 30 August 1984.
Who directed The Karate Kid?
John G. Avildsen.
Who is in The Karate Kid?
It stars Elisabeth Shue, Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka.
Where can I watch The Karate Kid?
In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?
Yes: it is film 1 of 3 in The Karate Kid.
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Director
John G. Avildsen

Reviews

7.7 17 votes
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Soundtrack

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