The Karate Kid tells the story of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), a young teenager from New Jersey who moves to Reseda, California, with his mother. Daniel quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies from the local karate school, Cobra Kai, led by the ruthless Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). After meeting Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), a maintenance worker at his apartment complex, Daniel learns the ways of karate and, under Mr. Miyagi's guidance, prepares for a showdown with his tormentors.

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Released in 1984, The Karate Kid didn't just give us the "Crane Kick"; it defined an entire generation of underdog stories. Directed by John G. Avildsen (who also directed Rocky ), the film explores the relationship between Daniel LaRusso and the legendary Mr. Miyagi. Decades later, the franchise is more popular than ever thanks to the hit series Cobra Kai . Why 4K Ultra HD Matters