The uplifting underdog tale that launched a franchise and inspired generations! When a New Jersey teen relocates to sunny SoCal, his adolescent woes are exacerbated by local bullies. But when he befriends his apartment complex’s serene sensei, he’ll learn the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart, not in the hands. Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita make one of the most iconic film duos of the decade, while William Zabka and Martin Kove counter as the antagonistic Cobra Kai clan.
“The Karate Kid was one of the nice surprises of 1984 – an exciting, sweet-tempered, heart-warming story with one of the most interesting friendships in a long time.” – Roger Ebert
