The Karate Kid Part II (1986) movie poster

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

"One more lesson to share. The price of honor. The power of friendship. And the way you must fight when only the winner survives."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 52% (RT: 49%, MC: 55) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (2,428 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi
Danny Kamekona as Sato Toguchi
Nobu McCarthy as Yukie
Yuji Okumoto as Chozen Toguchi
Tamlyn Tomita as Kumiko
Joey Miyashima as Toshio
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,428 votes. Critics scored it lower at 52%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During the filming of The Karate Kid Part II, Ralph Macchio improvised one of the most famous lines in the movie.
  • John G. Avildsen originally wanted a completely different ending for the film, but test audiences preferred the one we see today.
  • The original script for The Karate Kid Part II was written over a decade before production finally began in 1986.
Audience Consensus

The Karate Kid Part II is a 1986 adventure, drama, action film directed by John G. Avildsen. Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile.

There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen.

Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself. The film has been rated by 2,428 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, The Karate Kid Part II delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Karate Kid Part II (1986) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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