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The Karate Kid
Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters.
Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters.
Action, Drama, Family - 1984
7.3
89%
60
After some violent confrontations with his new classmates, Daniel LaRusso learns karate from Japanese handyman Mr. Miyagi, in order to defend himself.
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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
126 min
Release date:
22 Jun 1984
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$8,000,000
Revenue:
$130,442,786
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
This film's art consists entirely of hiding the cynicism of its calculations under an agreeably modest and disarming manner.
– Richard Schickel,
TIME Magazine,
1 Aug 2008
fresh:
Morita is simply terrific, bringing the appropriate authority and wisdom to the part.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
21 Mar 2007
rotten:
A surprise summer hit in the States, this is another film-making-by-numbers exercise in teenage wish-fulfilment.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
An exciting, sweet-tempered, heart-warming story with one of the most interesting friendships in a long time.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
23 Oct 2004
fresh:
The Karate Kid exhibits warmth and friendly, predictable humor, its greatest assets.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
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