The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

★ White-Hot
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91/100
Heat
current buzz
#292 of 2,671 · top 11%
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78/100
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enduring status
#673 of 2,671 · top 26%
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📊 On Scenedle, The Karate Kid is the #673 most iconic movie and #292 hottest of 2,671 movies — Icon 78/100, Heat 91/100.

The Karate Kid is a 1984 drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, part of The Karate Kid. On Scenedle, it ranks #673 of 2,671 movies by Icon Score (78/100) and #292 by Heat Score (91/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and Elisabeth Shue, among others. The film runs 126 minutes.

Genre: DramaGenre: FamilyGenre: SportYear: 1984Decade: 1980sDirector: John G. AvildsenStudio: Columbia PicturesFranchise: The Karate KidCountry: United StatesRuntime: 126 min

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Cast

Ralph MacchioPat MoritaElisabeth ShueMartin KoveWilliam ZabkaBruce MalmuthChad McQueenRandee HellerFrances BayIsrael JuarbeLarry B. ScottRonald Thomas
+ 6 more cast
Larry DrakeAndrew ShueChristopher KriesaTodd LookinlandChris CasamassaWilliam Bassett
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Quick facts

What is The Karate Kid’s Scenedle Icon Score?

The Karate Kid has a Scenedle Icon Score of 78/100, ranking #673 of 2,671 movies. Its Heat Score is 91/100.

Is The Karate Kid more iconic than Rocky?

On the Scenedle Icon Score, The Karate Kid (78) ranks below Rocky (98).

Who directed The Karate Kid?

The Karate Kid (1984) was directed by John G. Avildsen.

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