The Karate Kid
Type: Media
As of November 2026, The Karate Kid has been mentioned in one podcast episode on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026). Referenced to mock the fight style as basic 'Karate Kid one' moves and to clarify multiple Karate Kid versions.
The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen. It is the first film in The Karate Kid franchise. The film stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue and William Zabka. The story follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), an Italian-American teenager from New Jersey who moves with his widowed mother to the Reseda neighborhood of Los Angeles. There, LaRusso encounters harassment from bullies, one of whom is Johnny Lawrence (Zabk
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made? |
| Format | 1984 film by John Avildsen |
Who talks about The Karate Kid on podcasts?
The Karate Kid came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made?.
- Double Dragon LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026)
What is The Karate Kid mentioned alongside?
The Karate Kid is most often mentioned alongside Jacob Patrick, June Diane Raphael and Bo Adobo.
Mentioned together: Jacob Patrick, June Diane Raphael, Bo Adobo, Jimmy Spike Lee, Demolition Man, Escape from LA, Street Fighter, Oregon Trail, Mad Max, The Big One