The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III

1989 · 112 min · EN · PG · 5.9 (1,920 votes)
Dir. John G. Avildsen · Starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove, Sean Kanan · Music Bill Conti · The Karate Kid Collection

“First it was teacher to student. Then it was father to son. Now, it's man to man.”

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Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.

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This film feels like a high-stakes test of spirit, wrapped in a familiar underdog narrative. It's a journey through intense challenges and moral quandaries, punctuated by the comforting presence of enduring mentorship. Expect a blend of escalating tension and the satisfying payoff of hard-earned victories, all with a distinct 80s charm.

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