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The Karate Kid (1984)

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A teenager moves to a new city and is relentlessly bullied by a local karate gang. He finds an unlikely mentor in the building's maintenance man, a reclusive martial arts master. Through rigorous training and life lessons, the old man teaches the boy that true karate is for self-defense and personal growth, not violence, preparing him for a high-stakes tournament.

Mean Rank

B

Mean Score

73/100

Total Votes

924K+

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4.8 /5 (880)

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7.3 /10 (258K+)

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3.8 /5 (406K+)

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61 /100 (37)

6.5 /10 (280)

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81 /100 (97)

83 /100 (250K+)

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46 /100 (8K+)

About The Karate Kid

Director: John G. Avildsen

Cast: Elisabeth Shue, Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita

Language: English, Japanese

Runtime: 126 min

Genre: Drama, Action, Family

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