The Karate Kid — Courage, Discipline & Finding Your Balance
Discover inspiring martial-arts stories about unlikely mentors, determined students and the importance of standing up for yourself without losing your integrity. These films combine memorable training sequences, emotional family drama, friendship and thrilling tournament action.
The Karate Kid (1984)
Teenager Daniel LaRusso moves to Southern California with his mother and becomes a target of Cobra Kai karate students. Apartment handyman Mr. Miyagi teaches him balance, discipline and self-respect, preparing Daniel for a life-changing martial arts tournament.
Director: John G. Avildsen; Rating: PG; Runtime: approximately 126 minutes; Cast & characters: Ralph Macchio — Daniel LaRusso; Pat Morita — Mr. Miyagi; Elisabeth Shue — Ali Mills; William Zabka — Johnny Lawrence; Martin Kove — John Kreese; Randee Heller — Lucille LaRusso; Chad McQueen — Dutch; Ron Thomas — Bobby Brown; Rob Garrison — Tommy; Tony O'Dell — Jimmy.
The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
Daniel accompanies Mr. Miyagi to Okinawa after learning that Miyagi's father is gravely ill. Miyagi must face an old rival, Sato, while Daniel develops feelings for Kumiko and becomes entangled in a conflict with Sato's nephew Chozen. Their courage and honor are tested during a village celebration.
Director: John G. Avildsen; Rating: PG; Runtime: approximately 113 minutes; Cast & characters: Ralph Macchio — Daniel LaRusso; Pat Morita — Mr. Miyagi; Tamlyn Tomita — Kumiko; Yuji Okumoto — Chozen Toguchi; Danny Kamekona — Sato Toguchi; Nobu McCarthy — Yukie; Martin Kove — John Kreese.
The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
After returning from Okinawa, Daniel and Mr. Miyagi attempt to build a new life. Vengeful Cobra Kai founder John Kreese joins forces with wealthy businessman Terry Silver, who manipulates Daniel into training with ruthless fighter Mike Barnes. Daniel must rediscover Miyagi's lessons before a high-stakes tournament.
Director: John G. Avildsen; Rating: PG; Runtime: approximately 112 minutes; Cast & characters: Ralph Macchio — Daniel LaRusso; Pat Morita — Mr. Miyagi; Robyn Lively — Jessica Andrews; Thomas Ian Griffith — Terry Silver; Martin Kove — John Kreese; Sean Kanan — Mike Barnes; Randee Heller — Lucille LaRusso.
The Karate Kid (2010)
Twelve-year-old Dre Parker moves from Detroit to Beijing with his mother and struggles to fit in. After being bullied by students skilled in kung fu, Dre finds an unlikely mentor in maintenance man Mr. Han, who teaches him patience, respect and martial arts in preparation for a tournament.
Director: Harald Zwart; Rating: PG; Runtime: approximately 140 minutes; Cast & characters: Jaden Smith — Dre Parker; Jackie Chan — Mr. Han; Taraji P. Henson — Sherry Parker; Wenwen Han — Meiying; Zhenwei Wang — Cheng; Yu Rongguang — Master Li; Luke Carberry — Harry.
Collection Edition Details
Title: The Karate Kid Collection
Format: DVD, three-disc set
Films included: The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Karate Kid (2010)
Condition: Used
UPC: 043396443112
Studio: Sony Pictures / Columbia Pictures
Genre: Martial Arts / Family / Drama / Action
Four films on three DVDs. Check the case for disc arrangement, language options and included special features.