# The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

> Daniel and Miyagi face a ruthless Cobra Kai revival that turns familiar martial arts mentorship into a darker, more exaggerated tournament challenge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5572

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Action, Family, Drama, Adventure
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove, Sean Kanan, Jonathan Avildsen, William Christopher Ford
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097647/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: heightened, tense, sentimental, nostalgic 1980s movie night, martial arts marathon

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