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The Karate Kid Part II

PG Released Jun 20, 1986 1h 53m Drama TRAILER for List
47% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
After learning that his father is dying, karate master Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) returns home to Okinawa, bringing his protege, Daniel (Ralph Macchio), with him. In Japan, Miyagi is surprised to discover that his old sweetheart, Yukie (Nobu McCarthy), has remained single. Meanwhile, Daniel is attracted to Yukie's niece, Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita). But romance must be put on hold while Daniel and Miyagi deal with local bullies and long-harbored grudges.
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Like countless sequels, The Karate Kid Part II tries upping the stakes without straying too far from formula -- and suffers diminishing returns as a result.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune There are scattered pleasures throughout the film due to its two lead performances, which are the equal of the work done in the original. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 12, 2020 Full Review Paul Attanasio Washington Post It's hard to imagine a movie with more complete closure than Avildsen's original "Karate Kid,"... so there's no point to reviving the story, except to exploit a trademark. Jan 4, 2018 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Anyone over the age of 18 is liable to start fidgeting when Macchio dominates the action, but then viewers beyond that advanced age are irrelevant with this film. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Dan Webster Spokesman-Review (Washington) The sense of innocence of the original film has been replaced by a melodramatic quest for "honor." But the occasional pointed quips that Morita's Miyagi delivers, which are humorous in delivery, yet profound it meaning, are more than enough compensation. Rated: 3/4 Jul 27, 2024 Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider There is much to dislike about The Karate Kid Part II, but there’s also much to love. Jan 29, 2024 Full Review Ryan Murphy Miami Herald Kid ll is not comparable to its predecessor. It is stale and boring. Rated: 1/4 Aug 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Charlie M It still keeps the fun of the first movie, while it’s pretty corny, it’s a decent sequel still. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Dang M This movie is an origin story of sorts. We take a trip to Okinawa where we get to see the village Mr. Miyagi grew up in and where it all began. The Karate Kid franchise beautifully incorporates the Japanese culture in this second installment. While taking a break from the western Karate tournament business side of things, Part II honors the sport by showing us a little bit of the cultural side of it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review B S I watched all of the Karate kid movies to rewatch Cobra Kai and try to understand everything. I actually liked this film and the characters, but the ending was a little dry. Definitely understand the cutscenes more in Cobra Kai. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Erik B The second chapter of the LaRusso trilogy takes Daniel to Miyagi's home in Okinawa where an old acquaintance awaits the teacher's return. Truly a tearjerker, but the lack of action makes this one a little less exciting than the original. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Adrian G No es tan buena como la primera, pero es bastante entretenida , aunque el ritmo es algo lento. Tiene varios problemas como que el ritmo es lento y que ignoran a el interés romántico del protagonista por completo y le dan otro como si nada. También quiero destacar que la trama es muy diferente a lo que esperarias de una secuela de la primera película, más bien parece trama de una película de acción. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Daniel P the music and sets are great and the acting is good but the story was not as good as the first one Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Daniel's Daring Rescue The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Daniel's Daring Rescue 3:00 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Saving Sato The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Saving Sato 2:08 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Breaking the Ice The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Breaking the Ice 3:03 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Mr. Miyagi Fights The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Mr. Miyagi Fights 2:55 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - The Japanese Tea Ceremony The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - The Japanese Tea Ceremony 2:53 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Mr. Miyagi Says Goodbye The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Mr. Miyagi Says Goodbye 2:02 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Live or Die? The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Live or Die? 2:59 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Daniel vs. Chozen The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Daniel vs. Chozen 2:27 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - No Mercy The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - No Mercy 1:57 The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Breathe In, Breathe Out The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Breathe In, Breathe Out 2:15 View more videos
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Synopsis After learning that his father is dying, karate master Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) returns home to Okinawa, bringing his protege, Daniel (Ralph Macchio), with him. In Japan, Miyagi is surprised to discover that his old sweetheart, Yukie (Nobu McCarthy), has remained single. Meanwhile, Daniel is attracted to Yukie's niece, Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita). But romance must be put on hold while Daniel and Miyagi deal with local bullies and long-harbored grudges.
Director
John G. Avildsen
Producer
Jerry Weintraub
Screenwriter
Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 20, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$112.1M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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