Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasFri, Jun 22, 1984
- PhysicalTue, Dec 31, 1985VHS
GB
- In CinemasFri, Aug 31, 1984
AU
- In CinemasThu, Sep 27, 1984
FR
- In CinemasWed, Sep 26, 1984
- Streaming / DigitalSat, Dec 10, 2016
- PhysicalThu, Oct 25, 2001DVD
- TVTue, Mar 10, 2026Canal+ Grand Écran
DE
- In CinemasFri, Nov 9, 1984
JP
- In CinemasSat, Feb 16, 1985
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Ralph Macchio
as Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita
as Mr. Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue
as Ali Mills
William Zabka
as Johnny Lawrence
Martin Kove
as John Kreese
Randee Heller
as Lucille LaRusso
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