Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade
The Karate Kid · John G. Avildsen
Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade is a ação e drama movie released in 1984, directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita e Elisabeth Shue. It runs 2h 06min and is rated 10+ in Brazil. It is movie 1 of 6 in the Karatê Kid collection. Also known as Karatê Kid 1. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Netflix e Claro tv+.
Official synopsis
Somente "o velho" poderia ensinar-lhe os segredos dos mestres.
O adolescente Daniel LaRusso se envolve com a ex-namorada de um mau caráter na escola e passa a ser atormentado por sua gangue. Para sua sorte, ele contará com os ensinamentos de um mestre de karatê, o senhor Miyagi, que o prepara para autodefesa e também para um importante campeonato.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 07/05/1984
- TV 08/12/1990
- Streaming · Netflix, Claro tv+ available
Where to watch Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade
Netflix
Claro tv+
Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026
Cast of Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade
30 actors
Ralph Macchio
as Daniel
Pat Morita
as Miyagi
Elisabeth Shue
as Ali
William Zabka
as Johnny
Martin Kove
as Kreese
Randee Heller
as Lucille
Ron Thomas
as Bobby
Rob Garrison
as Tommy
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Chad McQueen
as Dutch
Tony O'Dell
as Jimmy
Israel Juarbe
as Freddy
William Bassett
as Mr. Mills
Larry B. Scott
as Jerry
Juli Fields
as Susan
Dana Andersen
as Barbara
Frank Burt Avalon
as Chucky
Jeff Fishman
as Billy
Ken Daly
as Chris
Tom Fridley
as Alan
Pat E. Johnson
as Referee
Bruce Malmuth
as Ring Announcer
Darryl Vidal
as Karate Semi-Finalist
Frances Bay
as Lady with Dog
Christopher Kriesa
as Official
Bernie Kuby
as Mr. Harris
Joan Lemmo
as Restaurant Manager
Helen Siff
as Cashier
Larry Drake
as Yahoo #1
David Abbott
as Yahoo #2
Molly Basler
as Cheerleading Coach
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Cinematography
- James Crabe
- Editing
- John G. Avildsen, Walt Mulconery, Bud S. Smith
- Music
- Bill Conti
- Production
- Jerry Weintraub
- Screenplay
- Robert Mark Kamen
Where you've seen the cast of Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel is also in Meu Primo Vinny (1992) and Hitchcock (2012)
- Pat Morita as Miyagi is also in Mulan (1998), Mulan 2: A Lenda Continua (2004) and Até as Vaqueiras Ficam Tristes (1994)
- Elisabeth Shue as Ali is also in De Volta para o Futuro II (1989), De Volta para o Futuro III (1990) and Greyhound - Na Mira do Inimigo (2020)
- William Zabka as Johnny is also in Onde Nasce a Esperança (2014) and Alta Voltagem (1997)
Karatê Kid movies in order
6 movies · in release order
Os três primeiros filmes da série seguem Daniel LaRusso, que aprende a dominar o caratê para sempre através da orientação excêntrica de um zelador chamado Sr. Miyagi, no quarto e último filme da série original, o Sr. Miyagi se torna o zelador da neta de seu amigo na tentativa de afastá-la de problemas.
See the Karatê Kid franchise
Frequently asked questions about Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade
Where to watch Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade?
In Brazil, Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade is available on Netflix, Claro tv+, Claro video, Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Is Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Netflix e Claro tv+.
Is Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade on Netflix?
Yes. Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade is available on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade?
Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade runs 2h 06min (126 minutes).
What is the age rating of Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade?
In Brazil, it is rated 10+.
What year did Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade come out?
Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade came out in 1984. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 07/05/1984.
How much did Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade gross?
Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade grossed US$ 91.1 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 8 million.
Is Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade part of a franchise?
Yes. It is movie 1 of 6 in the Karatê Kid collection. Also known as Karatê Kid 1. The story continues in Karatê Kid 2: A Hora da Verdade Continua (1986).
Karatê Kid: A Hora da Verdade details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- The Karate Kid
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Estados Unidos
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions, Jerry Weintraub Productions
- Collection
- Karatê Kid · 1 of 6
- Budget
- US$ 8 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 91.1 million
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