The Karate Kid Part II (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, The Karate Kid Part II is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 113 minutes. “This time, the combat is real.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After discovering that his father is at death's door, Mr. Miyagi sets out to Japan, to see him with Daniel. Upon arriving, Miyagi must confront an old rival. Meanwhile, Daniel encounters a new love, and some new enemies.
Who’s in it. The Karate Kid Part II stars Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, Pat E. Johnson as Referee and Danny Kamekona as Sato Toguchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Karate Kid Part II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $115.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo and AMC 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 II page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Karate Kid Part II 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 II (1986)?
- In US, The Karate Kid Part II is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and AMC, 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 II worth watching?
- The Karate Kid Part II holds an audience score of 6.3 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 II?
- The Karate Kid Part II stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Pat E. Johnson, Danny Kamekona and Bruce Malmuth.
- When was The Karate Kid Part II released?
- The Karate Kid Part II was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.