The Karate Kid Part II
One more lesson to share. The price of honor. The power of friendship. And the way you must fight when only the winner survives.
1986 • 113 min • Adventure · Drama · Action · Romance · Family
Synopsis
Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 67 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
- 63 Audience · 2534 · 47%
Daniel accompanies Mr. Miyagi to Okinawa, where old grudges resurface and new challenges arise. Daniel finds love and faces a dangerous rival, learning that honor and life itself can be at stake far from home.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Martial arts fights, some with serious consequences.
- Threats of death and destruction.
- Cultural differences might spark questions around respect and honor.
What it models well
- Loyalty to family and friends
- Overcoming fear
- Respect for tradition
- Standing up to bullies
Talk about it after
- How Mr. Miyagi’s past shapes his present actions.
- The differences in culture Daniel experiences in Okinawa.
- The true meaning of honor versus revenge.
- How Daniel and Kumiko navigate their new relationship.
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Top billed cast
Director: John G. Avildsen • Crew: Robert Mark Kamen
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedAt least they had the sense not to let the grass (or Bonsai) grow between the first outing and this sequel for "Danny" (Ralph Macchio) and his Yoda-esque mentor "Miyagi" (Pat Morita). Now, they have to go to Okinawa when the older gent gets a message about his father and his childhood love.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewers**A worthy continuation.** After the great success of the first film, it was quite predictable that another film would be made that would continue the story. This film picks up right where the first left off, and follows in the footsteps of Daniel and his master, Miyagi, on a journey to southern Japan, the latter's homeland, to see his dying father and settle a score with a man he swore to kill.…
Not recommendedTrusted family reviewersA disappointment. I gained nothing from <em>'The Karate Kid Part II'</em>, it adds very little to the original. Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi) is the only plus point for me, he especially has one great and emotional scene with his co-star. Otherwise, no-one else stands out - not even (the still solid) Ralph Macchio (Daniel).…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (2,534)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Box office
- $115,103,979
- Franchise
- The Karate Kid Collection
- IMDb
- tt0091326
