Best Sports Movies Of All Time

The Karate Kid (1984)

This movie became a cultural icon. With its themes of ethics in sports and the good guy taking on the bad guy, it has universal appeal. After being bullied and beaten, Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) learns karate to take on his bullies. Noriyuki Morita, who plays his teacher, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the lovable Mr. Miyagi.

• Released: 22 Jun 1984 in United States
• DVD Release: 01 Feb 2005
• Runtime: 126 min
• Genre: Action, Drama, Family
• Rated: PG
• Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue
• BoxOffice : $91,077,276
• Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 3 nominations total

Story/Plot: A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.

The Karate Kid was Written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen .

7.3/10 IMDB Rating 89% Rotten Tomatoes 60/100 Metacritic