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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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

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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

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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

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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The sense of innocence of the original film has been replaced by a melodramatic quest for "honor."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

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Ryan Murphy

Miami Herald

Kid ll is not comparable to its predecessor. It is stale and boring.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 17, 2021

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Jeremy Aspinall

Radio Times

The only interesting aspect of this by-the-numbers sequel is that the action is set largely in Japan.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2020

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matthias s

*The Karate Kid Part II* picks up right where the first one left off, and I gotta say, it’s a solid follow-up. While it dials down the karate action and leans more into drama and character arcs, it’s still a blast to watch. The focus on Mr. Miyagi really works here—his backstory adds a ton of depth, and we get to see a side of him that’s far more personal. Of course, it doesn’t have quite the same charm as the first, but the movie still has its own warmth, especially with its unique take on cultural ties and honor. As for Daniel, he's still charming, but *man*, I wish I had that kind of game with women! Overall, it’s better than I expected, more thoughtful than your average sequel, and while it doesn’t pack the same punch as the original, it definitely stands its ground.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Dylan C

Great sequel with a solid story. Love seeing Miyagi in his roots in Japan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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