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1984 | DIRECTED BY JOHN G. AVILDSEN

The Karate Kid

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The Karate Kid
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Movie Stats
Year
1984
Runtime
 126 minutes (2 hrs 06 mins)
Select Cast
Elisabeth Shue
Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Martin Kove
Randee Heller
William Zabka
Full cast and crew
Salty Popcorn Stats
No of ratings:
3
SaltyPopcorn rating
First viewed:
2nd Oct 2016
Last viewed:
9th Jan 2025
Total views:
233
Release Dates
US release date
 US release
22nd June 1984
41 years 3 months 11 days ago
Total Grosses
United Kingdom Flag
UK total gross
  £3.1 Million
United States Flag
US total gross
  $90.8 Million
Global Flag
Global total gross
  $91.1 Million
Cinema Tickets Sold
United Kingdom Flag
UK tickets sold
1.6 Million aprox.
United States Flag
US tickets sold
27 Million aprox.
Global Flag
Global tickets sold
No data
Box Office Breakdown
UK Box Office
  • Released: 31st Aug '84
  • Debut position: 1
  • Highest position: 1
  • Debut gross: £991.9 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 18
US Box Office
  • Release: 22nd Jun '84
  • Debut position: 5
  • Highest position: 2
  • Debut gross: $5 Million
  • Total chart weeks: 8
Global Box Office
  • Release: 1st Jan '70
  • Debut weekend: 21st Aug '20
  • Debut position: 51
  • Highest position: 51
  • Debut gross: $42 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 1
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Directed by
john g avildsen John G. Avildsen
Starring
Ralph MacchioDaniel
Pat MoritaMiyagi
john g avildsenElisabeth ShueAli
Martin KoveKreese
Randee HellerLucille
William ZabkaJohnny
Ron ThomasBobby
Rob GarrisonTommy
Chad McQueenDutch
Tony ODellJimmy
Israel JuarbeFreddy
William BassettMr. Mills
Larry B. ScottJerry
Juli FieldsSusan
Dana AndersenBarbara
Frank Burt AvalonChucky
Jeff FishmanBilly
Ken DalyChris
Tom FridleyAlan
Pat E. JohnsonReferee
Bruce MalmuthRing Announcer
Darryl VidalKarate Semi-Finalist
Frances BayLady with Dog
Christopher KriesaOfficial
Bernie KubyMr. Harris
Joan LemmoRestaurant Manager
Helen SiffCashier
Larry DrakeYahoo #1
David Abbott
Molly BaslerCheerleading Coach
Brian DavisBoy in Bathroom
David De LangeWaiter
Erik FelixKarate Student
Peter JasonSoccer Coach
Todd LookinlandChicken Boy
Clarence McGee Jr.Referee #2
William NorrenDoctor
Sam ScarberReferee #3
Scott StraderEddie
Chris CasamassaTournament Guest
Donald DeNoyerKarate Student
Tom LevyCheering Kid
Andrew ShueMember of Cobra Kai
Duff TallahasseeKarate Fan #4

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UK Box Office Info
Highest Place
1
Weeks at No.1
1
Weeks top 15
18
Total weeks
18
Total UK Gross:
£3,055,097
UK Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
The Karate Kid - Original release
31 Aug 1984
1N
£991,896
£991,896
7 Sep 1984
2▼
£495,948
£1,711,021
14 Sep 1984
2▲▼
£381,498
£2,206,968
21 Sep 1984
3▼
£224,411
£2,498,702
28 Sep 1984
3▲▼
£132,006
£2,676,910
5 Oct 1984
4▼
£101,543
£2,819,070
12 Oct 1984
6▼
£50,772
£2,890,151
19 Oct 1984
7▼
£39,055
£2,944,828
26 Oct 1984
8▼
£19,528
£2,970,214
2 Nov 1984
7▲
£15,022
£2,989,743
9 Nov 1984
8▼
£7,511
£2,999,883
16 Nov 1984
6▲
£5,778
£3,007,683
23 Nov 1984
7▼
£4,445
£3,014,128
30 Nov 1984
7▲▼
£3,419
£3,018,915
7 Dec 1984
9▼
£2,011
£3,021,730
14 Dec 1984
11▼
£700
£3,022,710
21 Dec 1984
11▲▼
£200
£3,022,980
Rerelease
21 Aug 2020
9N
£32,117
£32,117

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

North American Box Office Info
Highest Place
2
Weeks top 15
6
Total Weeks
8
Total US Gross:
$90,815,558
North American Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
22 Jun 1984
5N
$5,031,753
$5,031,753
5 Oct 1984
10▼
$1,407,105
$81,911,436
12 Oct 1984
9▲
$1,226,063
$83,335,068
19 Oct 1984
12▼
$1,030,451
$84,909,324
10 Sep 2010
39N
$125,789
$176,464,965
29 Mar 2019
26N
$140,623
$140,623
24 Jul 2020
2N
$225,000
$91,077,276
31 Jul 2020
8▼
$109,000
$91,077,276

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

Global Box Office Info
Highest Place
51
Weeks top 15
0
Total Weeks
1
Total Global Gross:
$91,119,319
Global Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
21 Aug 2020
51N
$42,043
$91,119,319

* Box office information befroe 2018 for global figures is continually being researched and hence is not complete and can be innacurate.

Global Box Office Release Breakdown
No global box office info
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Top Grossing Movie Chart Position
UK total gross
£3,055,097
2153
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2154
The Karate Kid
2155
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US total gross
$90,815,558
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Genres
Action
Action
Drama
Drama
Family
Family
Sport
Sport
Popular in these countries
  • Brazil Brazil
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • Vietnam Vietnam
  • China China
  • Singapore Singapore
  • Croatia Croatia
  • Finland Finland
  • Indonesia Indonesia
  • Mexico Mexico
  • Canada Canada
  • France France
Films in series
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid / 1984

Directed ByStarring
Ralph Macchio • Pat Morita • Elisabeth Shue
  • UK gross: £3,022,980
  • US gross: $90,815,558
The Karate Kid Part II

The Karate Kid Part II / 1986

Directed ByStarring
Ralph Macchio • Pat Morita • Yuji Okumoto
  • UK gross: £2,352,168
  • US gross: $115,103,979
The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III / 1989

Directed ByStarring
Ralph Macchio • Pat Morita • Robyn Lively
  • UK gross: £1,584,444
  • US gross: $38,956,288
The Next Karate Kid

The Next Karate Kid / 1994

Directed By
Christopher Cain
Starring
Pat Morita • Hilary Swank • Michael Ironside
    The Karate Kid

    The Karate Kid / 2010

    Directed ByStarring
    Jaden Smith • Jackie Chan • Taraji P. Henson
    • UK gross: £11,613,244
    • US gross: $176,591,618
    • Global gross: $343,191,618
    Karate Kid: Legends

    Karate Kid: Legends / 2025

    Directed ByStarring
    Jackie Chan • Ben Wang • Joshua Jackson
    • UK gross: £5,519,000
    • US gross: $51,552,890
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