Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, Lucille, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of high school students, 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.
Stars: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller
Crew: Bill Conti (Original Music Composer), Jerry Weintraub (Producer), John G. Avildsen (Editor), Bud S. Smith (Editor), Walt Mulconery (Editor), William J. Cassidy (Production Design)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
Runtime: 126 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jun 22, 1984
IMDb: 3.811
Keywords:high school, friendship, martial arts, fight, halloween, karate, bullying, sensei, teen movie, los angeles, california, martial arts master, single mother, sabotage, beaten, high school student, martial arts tournament, martial arts training, crane, sport competition, nostalgic, school dance, semi autobiographical, mentor protégé relationship, teenage gang, teenage romance, philosophical, high school romance, the karate kid, hopeful, optimistic