Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid (1984) is like that underdog friend who somehow always gets underestimated until they bust out some sick moves at the last minute. Seriously, who knew waxing a car could be the secret to karate mastery? Daniel's journey from awkward teen to martial arts hero is like the ultimate coming-of-age journey, complete with a wise mentor, a horrifying rival, and the best 'crane kick' of all time. Forget 'the best defense is a good offense’—it’s about sneaking in a solid wax-on-wax-off that truly steals the show. It's pure 80s magic, folks!
Karate Kid (1984)'s Rankings
High School Movies of the 80s
Rank: #5 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 53.0%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Say Anything… (1989) - Wins 82.4% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Better Off Dead (1985) - Wins 80.5% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Teen Wolf (1985) - Wins 70.2% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Back to the Future (1985) - Loses 78.4% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) - Loses 67.3% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs The Breakfast Club (1985) - Loses 59.3% of battles
Underdog Movies
Rank: #7 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 39.5%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Slumdog Millionaire - Wins 100.0% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Moneyball - Wins 83.3% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Legally Blonde - Wins 75.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Remember the Titans - Loses 70.0% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Rocky - Loses 68.3% of battles
- Karate Kid (1984) vs Shawshank Redemption - Loses 67.3% of battles