Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy is an action and comedy film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Lewd, long-haired karate kid Kotaro Shindo spends his days causing amok at the prestigious Tsurugamine Academy, until the Disciplinary Committee decides enough is enough, and puts a bounty on his luscious locks. Meanwhile other sinister forces are working in the shadows to put Kotaro to use for their own ends.
Who’s in it. Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy stars Hikaru Kurosaki as Kotaro Shindo, Kenji Ohba as Teruhiko Tenkoji, Mari Chihara as Mayumi Watase and Hiroyuki Sanada as Date Yoshioka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy 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 Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy worth watching?
- Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy?
- Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy stars Hikaru Kurosaki, Kenji Ohba, Mari Chihara, Hiroyuki Sanada and Etsuko Shihomi.
- When was Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy released?
- Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.