The Karate Kid

The story

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.

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The Karate Kid Collection

In release order

This film

The Karate Kid

1984

The Karate Kid Part II

1986

The Karate Kid Part III

1989

The Next Karate Kid

1994

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The Karate Kid

2010

Karate Kid: Legends

2025

Cast

R Ralph MacchioDaniel P Pat MoritaMiyagi E Elisabeth ShueAli W William ZabkaJohnny M Martin KoveKreese R Randee HellerLucille R Ron ThomasBobby R Rob GarrisonTommy C Chad McQueenDutch T Tony O'DellJimmy I Israel JuarbeFreddy W William BassettMr. Mills

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L Larry B. ScottJerry J Juli FieldsSusan D Dana AndersenBarbara F Frank Burt AvalonChucky J Jeff FishmanBilly K Ken DalyChris T Tom FridleyAlan P Pat E. JohnsonReferee B Bruce MalmuthRing Announcer D Darryl VidalKarate Semi-Finalist F Frances BayLady with Dog C Christopher KriesaOfficial B Bernie KubyMr. Harris J Joan LemmoRestaurant Manager H Helen SiffCashier L Larry DrakeYahoo #1 D David AbbottYahoo #2 M Molly BaslerCheerleading Coach B Brian DavisBoy in Bathroom D David De LangeWaiter E Erik FelixKarate Student P Peter JasonSoccer Coach T Todd LookinlandChicken Boy C Clarence McGee Jr.Referee #2 W William NorrenDoctor S Sam ScarberReferee #3 S Scott StraderEddie S Shannon WilcoxMrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited) S Sharon SpelmanMrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited) A Andrew ShueMember of Cobra Kai (uncredited) D Donald DeNoyerKarate Student (uncredited) D David LeBellGuy at Halloween Dance (uncredited) S Stan RodarteStudent at Dance (uncredited) M Monty O'GradyClub Patron (uncredited) R Robert StrongClub Patron (uncredited) C Chris CasamassaTournament Guest (uncredited) C Charles GallantKarate Fan (uncredited) R Richard PatrickBeachgoer (uncredited)