The Karate Kid Part II

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The Karate Kid Part II

PG

1986

1h 53m

Drama

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After learning that his father is dying, karate master Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) returns home to Okinawa, bringing his protégé, Daniel, with him. In Japan, Miyagi is surprised to discover that his old sweetheart, Yukie, has remained single. Meanwhile, Daniel is attracted to Yukie's niece, Kumiko. But romance must be put on hold while Daniel and Miyagi deal with local bullies and long-harbored grudges.

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Critics Consensus

Like countless sequels, The Karate Kid Part II tries upping the stakes without straying too far from formula -- and suffers diminishing returns as a result.

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Age Staff

The Age (Australia)

May 28, 2025

Karate Kid II is true to the formula of the first film, and handsomely shot in Hawaii, it presents traditional Japanese notions of family loyalty and honor most attractively.

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Joe Pollack

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

May 28, 2025

Unfortunately, however, the film is just another sequel.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

May 27, 2025

2/5

What's most surprising -- and most awkward -- about Kid II is how peripheral the Kid is to the narrative, and how difficult his place in it is to justify.

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Ben Sherlock

Screen Rant

Jul 5, 2025

5/10

Pat Morita shines in an expanded role as the legendary Mr. Miyagi, but The Karate Kid Part II doesn't hold a candle to its iconic predecessor.

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Penny Demps

Baltimore Afro-American

May 28, 2025

The characters have grown and developed since the first film. The story line involves more variables, including a deeper degree of jeopardy for Daniel and Miyagi.

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Charles Taylor

Boston Phoenix

May 28, 2025

It’s as if the movie had turned into the most primitive kind of Western.

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Robert P

@Superbad 3 days ago

The Karate Kid Part II is a 2.5 star Movie!

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Christian K

@ckacar Aug 29, 2026

Maybe controversial to think this is better than the first. Even though the drum move finish is laughable compared to the swan kick, I found this more in touch with its characters and themes.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Aug 27, 2026

A viagem ao Japão expande muito bem o passado do Sr. Miyagi e a mitologia da saga, oferecendo cenários lindíssimos. Embora o novo arco de rivalidade do Daniel perca alguma daquela magia e peso do torneio original, a forte química entre os protagonistas garante um entretenimento sólido e ao mesmo nível do primeiro filme.

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Jason R

@JasonLovesMoviesForever Aug 6, 2026

Although the first one was better the second one is still a classic! The first expansion of the Miyagi-verse hits home in this sequel.

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Paul R

@PaulRiotRials Jul 14, 2026

The Karate Kid Part II is not as good as the first, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a watch. I love the scenery of this movie and Mr. Miyagi and Daniel LaRusso continue to be unmatched when it comes to on screen chemistry.

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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur Jun 30, 2026

The first one is better, but this was a good continuation of the original. There's new themes, Mr. Miyagi's backstory, and even character development in the villain.

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Mr. Kesuke Miyagi

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Synopsis

After learning that his father is dying, karate master Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) returns home to Okinawa, bringing his protégé, Daniel, with him. In Japan, Miyagi is surprised to discover that his old sweetheart, Yukie, has remained single. Meanwhile, Daniel is attracted to Yukie's niece, Kumiko. But romance must be put on hold while Daniel and Miyagi deal with local bullies and long-harbored grudges.

Director: John G. Avildsen
Producer: Jerry Weintraub
Screenwriter: Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $112.1M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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