The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid (1984)

2h 7m Action Adventure Drama Family

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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#100723
Selects: How Motion Sickness Works "Did I mention that on the show? No. Was it? He did a music video that I worked on, a Karate Kid spoof." — Chuck Chuck mentions working on a Karate Kid spoof music video with Pat Morita and the band Alien Ant Farm.
Oct 7, 2023 #020820
SYSK Selects: How Bonsai Works "we love the karate kid. All those things wrapped up make Bonsai." — Chuck Chuck mentions The Karate Kid in reference to bonsai, likely due to Mr. Miyagi's association with the practice.
Feb 8, 2020 #102619
SYSK Selects: How Haunted House Attractions Work "Your ode to the Karate Kid was beautiful. I got goosebumps along with Chuck." Listener email praising the hosts' previous episode about The Karate Kid and its emotional impact.
Oct 26, 2019 #081418
How Board Breaking Works "if you saw Karate Kid, what does he say with everything? Remember, breathe and breathe out." — Josh Referenced for its iconic breathing technique advice given by Mr. Miyagi.
Aug 14, 2018 #112916
Frostbite: Yeeeow! "That was like The Karate Kid, I think, is the movie that I'm fencing" — Josh Josh mentions it when discussing movies where characters clap frozen hands together to warm them up.
Nov 29, 2016 #060916
What's the deal with controlled burns? "The other night, I turned on the television and Karate Kid was on." — Josh Josh mentions watching the movie and seeing a bonsai scene before the break.
Jun 9, 2016 #060716
How Motion Sickness Works "He played Al, the replacement Al? Arnold. On Happy Days? Arnold. Yeah. Al was the name of the actor. Yeah. He's from California. Pat Merida." — Chuck Chuck and Josh discuss Pat Morita's role in The Karate Kid and his portrayal of an accent.
Jun 7, 2016 #051616
How Bonsai Works "Again, like Mr. Miyagi." — Josh Referenced Mr. Miyagi as an example of a bonsai master who could transform difficult trees.
May 16, 2016 #103014
How Haunted House Attractions Work "Your ode to the Karate Kid was beautiful" A listener email praised their discussion of The Karate Kid from their karate episode.
Oct 30, 2014 #100714
How Karate Works "I looked up a bunch of these pronunciations for once because we get the random email" Referenced multiple times as the hosts discuss karate training and fighting techniques throughout the episode
Oct 7, 2014 #041609
Do toads cause warts? "Please sing it like the song from the Karate Kid by Joe Esposito called You're the Best Around." A fan requests Josh and Chuck sing the song 'You're the Best Around' from The Karate Kid for his girlfriend.
Apr 16, 2009

Cast

Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
Daniel
Pat Morita
Pat Morita
Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue
Ali
William Zabka
William Zabka
Johnny
Martin Kove
Martin Kove
Kreese
Randee Heller
Randee Heller
Lucille
Ron Thomas
Ron Thomas
Bobby
Rob Garrison
Rob Garrison
Tommy
Chad McQueen
Chad McQueen
Dutch
Tony O'Dell
Tony O'Dell
Jimmy
Israel Juarbe
Israel Juarbe
Freddy
William Bassett
William Bassett
Mr. Mills

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