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The Karate Kid (1984) is streaming on Netflix.
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The Karate Kid
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
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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.
Sun-drenched Los Angeles suburbs provide a vibrant backdrop for this quintessential coming-of-age underdog story. Unexpected wisdom hidden in quiet chores transforms a bullied teenager into a disciplined fighter.
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John G. Avildsen
Cast
Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, Ron Thomas, Rob Garrison, Chad McQueen, Tony O'Dell
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The Karate Kid
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
You can stream The Karate Kid (1984) on Netflix with a subscription.
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7.2/10
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81%
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83%
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Director
John G. Avildsen
Cast
Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, Ron Thomas, Rob Garrison, Chad McQueen, Tony O'Dell
2 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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