All 5 Karate Kid Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
The Karate Kid movie franchise spans 3 sequels and a 2010 remake. Cobra Kai is continuing the story but here's which of the movies is the best around.
The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
The Karate Kid Part II is the sequel to the 1984 martial arts drama film, and again follows karate student Daniel LaRusso and his sensei, Mr. Miyagi. When Miyagi learns that his father doesn't have long to live, he heads to Okinawa to see him, bringing Daniel with him. However, an old rivalry with Miyagi's former friend is reignites upon his arrival, setting up a decades-long challenge between them.
The Karate Kid Part II
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Release Date
- June 20, 1986
- Studio(s)
- Delphi V Productions
- Distributor(s)
- Columbia Pictures
- Cast
- Ralph Macchio , Noriyuki "Pat" Morita , Tamlyn Tomita , Yuji Okumoto , Nobu McCarthy , Danny Kamekona , Martin Kove , William Zabka
- Writers
- Robert Mark Kamen
- Runtime
- 113 Minutes
- Franchise(s)
- The Karate Kid
- Sequel(s)
- The Karate Kid Part III
- prequel(s)
- The Karate Kid
- Story By
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