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The Karate Kid Part II

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The Karate Kid Part II

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Released Jun 20, 1986

1h 53m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Age Staff

The Age (Australia)

Karate Kid II is true to the formula of the first film, and handsomely shot in Hawaii, it presents traditional Japanese notions of family loyalty and honor most attractively.

May 28, 2025

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Joe Pollack

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Unfortunately, however, the film is just another sequel.

May 28, 2025

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

What's most surprising -- and most awkward -- about Kid II is how peripheral the Kid is to the narrative, and how difficult his place in it is to justify.

Rated: 2/5

May 27, 2025

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Penny Demps

Baltimore Afro-American

The characters have grown and developed since the first film. The story line involves more variables, including a deeper degree of jeopardy for Daniel and Miyagi.

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Charles Taylor

Boston Phoenix

It’s as if the movie had turned into the most primitive kind of Western.

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Fred Lutz

Toledo Blade

Makes you wish there was a law against movie sequels.

May 28, 2025

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Jarom J

While this second movie did well the first movie is still the best one so far. I did enjoy the focus on japan and Mr Miyagi, the scenery, and the further steps for Daniel’s training in karate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Michael D L

Not as good as the original but not bad either

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Max K

It's not better than its predecessor. Besides, it delivers fights that look like they came from Rambo or some action movie. Which doesn't match the proposal of the films.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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K G

This is the movie not as good as the predecessor, but it is fascinating. The movie focuses on Mr Miyagi & Daniel embarking on a trip to Japan where we see more of his background such as his friends & family (his suffering father). Heck, I had even been learning about the true looks about Japanese towns such as technology stores & dances just like ours. I loved the relationship between Daniel & that Japanese girl whom formed a lovely relationship. And the karate part is how to stand up to enemies - there was the man who bullied Daniel, self obsessed & having the girl held. We all have have to stand up to enemies & for those we love to keep each other safe.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Eye C

One of the best sequels of all time, without a doubt. And besides that the first movie is important because without it this one wouldn’t exist. But the story, the music, the mystical Okinawa, the romances and the stakes are all in a higher level. All in this movie senses more real more dangerous, and the solidification of the friendship/mentorship between Miyagi and Daniel-san makes this so moving. Undoubtedly my favorite of the saga.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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super k

A Decent sequel with solid world building and mythology around the Karate Kid lore, with a solid performance by Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio once again. It is worth a watch. C+

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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John G. Avildsen

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Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita

Mr. Kesuke Miyagi

Martin Kove

Kreese

Nobu McCarthy

Yukie

Danny Kamekona

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Daniel's Daring Rescue

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Saving Sato

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Breaking the Ice

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Mr. Miyagi Fights

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - The Japanese Tea Ceremony

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Mr. Miyagi Says Goodbye

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Live or Die?

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Daniel vs. Chozen

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - No Mercy

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The Karate Kid Part II: Official Clip - Breathe In, Breathe Out

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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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