The Karate Kid
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.
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove
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The Karate Kid is currently streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Philo in the United States. Availability last checked August 27, 2026.
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06/22/1984
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