The Karate Kid
- Jaar: 1984
- Land: United States of America
- Genre: Action, Drama, Family
- Studio: Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
- Sleutelwoord: high school, friendship, martial arts, fight, halloween, karate, bullying, sensei, teen movie, los angeles, california, martial arts master, single mother, sabotage, beaten, high school student, martial arts tournament, martial arts training, crane, sport competition, nostalgic, school dance, semi autobiographical, mentor protégé relationship, teenage gang, teenage romance, philosophical, high school romance, the karate kid, hopeful, optimistic
- Direkteur: John G. Avildsen
- Gooi: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Randee Heller