Film record

The Karate Kid

1984Feature film126 minVerification: Verified

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Production countries
United States
Languages
English
Genres
coming-of-age film · drama film · romance film · action film · teen film · martial arts film

Credits

Direction

John G. Avildsen — Directing

Cast

Ralph Macchio — Acting
Pat Morita — Acting
Elisabeth Shue — Acting
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William Zabka — Acting
Bruce Malmuth — Acting
Chad McQueen — Acting
Randee Heller — Acting
Frances Bay — Acting
Israel Juarbe — Acting
Larry B. Scott — Acting
Ronald Thomas — Acting
Larry Drake — Acting
Andrew Shue — Acting
Christopher Kriesa — Acting
Todd Lookinland — Acting
Chris Casamassa — Acting
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Writing

Robert Mark Kamen — Screenwriting

Production

Jerry Weintraub — Production

Music

Bill Conti — Music composition

Cinematography

James Crabe — Cinematography

Editing

John G. Avildsen — Editing
Documented participation

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Distribution

Netflix

International
Verified

Versions and cuts

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Releases by territory

United States · Original release
22 Jun 1984Checked 14 Sep 2026
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