Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- earnest
- nostalgic
- emotional
- family movie night
- martial arts marathon
What critics said
Critics found the Okinawan setting and Pat Morita's performance appealing, but regarded the sequel as formulaic and weakened by predictable action and villains.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Miyagi's return to Okinawa reveals unresolved love, family obligations, and an old rivalry that deepen his bond with Daniel.
Miyagi and Daniel travel from the United States to Okinawa, where Miyagi confronts his past.
Miyagi's feud with Sato and Daniel's confrontation with Chozen turn martial arts into a test of moral discipline.
The film shifts its action and romance from suburban America to southern Japan and foregrounds Okinawan surroundings.
Films like The Karate Kid Part II, and why
The Karate Kid
Shares an underdog coming-of-age story, martial arts training, teen romance, and emotionally direct mentor relationship.
The Last Dragon
Combines adolescent romance, cross-cultural setting, martial arts action, and a conflict shaped by personal honor.
Sidekicks
Features a young protagonist abroad confronting hostility, cultural displacement, and a disciplined martial arts tradition.
The Next Karate Kid
Shares family-friendly martial arts spectacle, mentor guidance, revenge themes, and an earnest teen hero.
Movie Details
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Release Date
- 1986-06-18
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (2577)
Cast
- Ralph Macchio
- Pat Morita
- Danny Kamekona
- Nobu McCarthy
- Yuji Okumoto
- Tamlyn Tomita
- Joey Miyashima
- Arsenio Trinidad
- Marc Hayashi
- Charlie Tanimoto
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Karate Kid Part II about?
- Daniel and Miyagi travel to Okinawa, where a family visit becomes an earnest martial arts drama about lost love, old grudges, and disciplined courage.
- What is The Karate Kid Part II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Karate Kid Part II as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Karate Kid Part II violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Karate Kid Part II as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Karate Kid Part II?
- Critics found the Okinawan setting and Pat Morita's performance appealing, but regarded the sequel as formulaic and weakened by predictable action and villains.
- Which films are like The Karate Kid Part II?
- Films with a similar feel include The Karate Kid, The Last Dragon, Sidekicks, and The Next Karate Kid.
- How long is The Karate Kid Part II?
- The Karate Kid Part II runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Karate Kid Part II?
- In United States, The Karate Kid Part II streams on Netflix, YouTube TV.
