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The Karate Kid (1984), directed by John G. Avildsen, is an action film and is available to stream on 10 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.3/10 and 81% on Rotten Tomatoes from 4,678 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1984, it's a 1980s action that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and Elisabeth Shue. At 127 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Karate Kid online, the best option is fuboTV for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV and Philo, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Forrest Gump and Hoosiers, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Karate Kid isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo.
- The Karate Kid is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo in the US.
- No — The Karate Kid isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo.
- No — The Karate Kid isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo.
- The Karate Kid runs 2h 7m (127 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 61/100.
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