4,606 votes ~ IMDB
Columbia Pictures
Storyline & Context :
The Karate Kid (1984) brings together powerful storytelling and engaging Action and Adventure moments that keep viewers hooked from start to finish. Rated 7.2/10, it's definitelyworthaddingtoyourwatchlist."Hetaughthimthesecrettokarateliesinthemindandheart.Notinthehands."—This1984Action,Adventure,Drama,FamilyproductionfromColumbiaPicturesbringsauniqueperspectivetothescreen.NewJerseyteenDanielLaRussomovestoLosAngeleswithhismother,andsoonstrikesuparelationshipwithAli.Hequicklyfindshimselfthetargetofbullyingbyagroupofthugs,ledbyAli'sex-boyfriendJohnny,whostudykarateattheCobraKaidojounderruthlesssenseiJohnKreese.Fortunately,DanielbefriendsMr.Miyagi,anunassumingrepairmanwhojusthappenstobeamartialartsmasterhimself.MiyagitakesDanielunderhiswing,traininghiminamorecompassionateformofkarateforself-defenseand,later,preparinghimtocompeteagainstthebrutalCobraKai.FeaturingatalentedcastincludingRalphMacchio,PatMorita,ElisabethShue,theprojectdeliversacompellingmovieexperience.
