The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen. It is the first film in The Karate Kid franchise.

Jun 22, 1984 · "The Karate Kid" is the tale of Daniel Laruso (Ralph Macchio), a young man who, on the heels of his mother's finding a new job, is uprooted from Newark, New Jersey, to the sunny shores of …

May 30, 2025 · With 'Karate Kid: Legends' now in theaters, here's a guide to watching the 'Karate Kid' movies in order, from the original to the reboot starring Jaden Smith.

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When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new …

When a bullied teen befriends an unassuming martial arts master, he'll learn life lessons — and the right moves — to defeat his ruthless rivals. Watch trailers & learn more.

The original film series began as a trilogy, starting with the release of The Karate Kid (1984), after the success of which two direct sequels were produced: The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate …

A teenager learns wisdom and self-control from an unorthodox karate master. With his new mentor's guidance, the boy faces down his fears.

The Karate Kid is a film for kids, a Don Quixote comic book of a movie that takes a few sly punches at the martial arts without blocking hope for heroism that karate often brings.

6 days ago · Ralph Macchio's newest Karate Kid movie is now a worldwide streaming success following its record-breaking audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.