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The Karate Kid (1984): movie guide
The Karate Kid (1984) is a Action, Drama, Family running about 127 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 4,956 votes. Notable cast includes Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1984-06-22
- Runtime: 127 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Action, Drama, Family
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1984-06-22
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What is The Karate Kid about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Karate Kid features Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1984-06-22. Runtime: 127 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (4,956 votes). Genres: Action, Drama, Family. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid is listed as Action, Drama, Family on TMDB.
- How long is The Karate Kid?
- The Karate Kid runs about 127 minutes.
- Who stars in The Karate Kid?
- Cast highlights include Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Karate Kid?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
