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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Daniel LaRusso and his mother, Lucille, relocate to Los Angeles, where he quickly becomes enamored with Ali. Unfortunately, he also becomes the target of bullying by Johnny and his Cobra Kai gang, students of the merciless sensei John Kreese. Fate intervenes when Daniel encounters Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming handyman harboring the skills of a martial arts master. Miyagi takes Daniel as his student, teaching him karate for self-defense with a focus on respect and inner peace. He prepares Daniel to face the Cobra Kai in a pivotal karate tournament.
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Movie Score
72%
Released
June 22, 1984
Director
John G. Avildsen
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Cast
Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller
Genre
Action, Drama, Family