Karate Wars (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1991, Karate Wars is an action film directed by David Huey, running about 87 minutes. “A Fight In The Ring Becomes A War On The Streets” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Karate Wars is an all or nothing tournament where the prize is honor, self respect and a million dollars. Karate master Oyama, trains his loyal students in the ancient, mystical arts of Kung Fu. His top student Jason is faced with the challenge of fighting his hated rival in a fight to the finish. Oyama's students train vigorously in the secret Chinese style of the snake and crane... When the "Karate Wars" tournament gets canceled, another war begins on the streets, where there is no ring...no rules...and no million dollars...
Who’s in it. Karate Wars stars Christopher Wolf as Jason, Richard Rabago as Oyama, Gerald Okamura as Nakaso and Elsie Jay as Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Karate Wars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karate Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karate Wars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karate Wars (1991)?
- In US, Karate Wars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Karate Wars worth watching?
- Karate Wars holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Karate Wars?
- Karate Wars stars Christopher Wolf, Richard Rabago, Gerald Okamura, Elsie Jay and Tad Mathes.
- When was Karate Wars released?
- Karate Wars was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.