#8 of 1984 · Certified Fresh
The Karate Kid (1984)
1984 · 126 minutes · Action / Drama / Family · Directed by John G. Avildsen
IMDb rating7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Box office gross$130.8M
Synopsis
In 1984, 17-year-old Daniel LaRusso and his mother Lucille move from Newark, New Jersey, to Reseda, Los Angeles, California. Their apartment's handyman is an eccentric, but kind and humble Okinawan immigrant named Nariyoshi Miyagi.
Starring
Ralph MacchioNoriyuki "Pat" MoritaElisabeth Shue
- Box office
- $130.8 million
- Budget
- $8 million
- IMDb votes
- 275,932
Where to watch The Karate Kid in Canada
Availability from JustWatch Canada, checked November 2026. Catalogues change often.
