Release Date: 1984-06-22
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
⏲️ Runtime: 126 minutes
✨ Weighted Score: 81.98
➡️ Rotten Tomatoes: 89 (47)
➡️ Metacritic: 60 (15)
💰 Budget (USD): $8,000,000.00
💰 Revenue (USD): $130,442,786.00
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ralph Macchio | Daniel LaRusso |
| Pat Morita | Mr. Miyagi |
| Elisabeth Shue | Ali Mills |
| William Zabka | Johnny Lawrence |
| Martin Kove | John Kreese |
| Randee Heller | Lucille LaRusso |
| Ron Thomas | Bobby |
| Rob Garrison | Tommy |
| Chad McQueen | Dutch |
| Tony O'Dell | Jimmy |
| Israel Juarbe | Freddy |
| William Bassett | Mr. Mills |
| Larry B. Scott | Jerry |
| Juli Fields | Susan |
| Dana Andersen | Barbara |
| Frances Bay | Lady with Dog |
| Helen Siff | Cashier |
| Larry Drake | Yahoo #1 |
| Peter Jason | Soccer Coach |
| Sam Scarber | Referee #3 |
| Shannon Wilcox | Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited) |
| Andrew Shue | Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited) |
| Chris Casamassa | Tournament Guest (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| John G. Avildsen | Director |
| Jerry Weintraub | Producer |
| James Crabe | Director of Photography |
| John G. Avildsen | Editor |
| Walt Mulconery | Editor |
| Bud S. Smith | Editor |
| Robert Mark Kamen | Writer |
| R.J. Louis | Executive Producer |
Keywords: high school, friendship, martial arts, sports, fight, halloween, cheerleader, karate, bullying, sensei, teen movie, los angeles, california, dating, martial arts master, single mother, sabotage, beaten, high school student, martial arts tournament, martial arts training, crane, sport competition, school dance, semi autobiographical, mentor protégé relationship, teenage gang, teenage romance, hard work, high school romance, the karate kid
Production Countries: US
Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions