The Karate Kid Part III (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1989, The Karate Kid Part III is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 112 minutes. “First it was teacher to student. Then it was father to son. Now, it's man to man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
Who’s in it. The Karate Kid Part III stars Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, Robyn Lively as Jessica Andrews and Thomas Ian Griffith as Terry Silver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Karate Kid Part III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $39M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Karate Kid Part III page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Karate Kid Part III 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 The Karate Kid Part III (1989)?
- In US, The Karate Kid Part III is available to stream on Netflix and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Karate Kid Part III worth watching?
- The Karate Kid Part III holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Karate Kid Part III?
- The Karate Kid Part III stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith and Martin Kove.