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.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Ralph Macchio
Daniel
Pat Morita
Miyagi
Danny Kamekona
Sato
Nobu McCarthy
Yukie
Yuji Okumoto
Chozen
Tamlyn Tomita
Kumiko
Joey Miyashima
Toshio
Arsenio Trinidad
Ichiro
Marc Hayashi
Taro
Charlie Tanimoto
Miyagi's Father
Martin Kove
Kreese
Chad McQueen
Dutch
Tony O'Dell
Jimmy
Ron Thomas
Bobby
Rob Garrison
Tommy
Pat E. Johnson
Referee
Bruce Malmuth
Announcer
Eddie Smith
Bystander
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$115.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.85x
+$102.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Mark Kamen, Peter Cetera, David Foster, Diane Nini
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Karate Kid Part II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $115.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi II Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Robert Mark Kamen, Peter Cetera, David Foster, Diane Nini
Bill Conti
James Crabe
John G. Avildsen, David Garfield, Jane Kurson
Jerry Weintraub, R.J. Louis
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Avildsen
Director
Jerry Weintraub
Producer
John G. Avildsen
Editor
David Garfield
Editor
Jane Kurson
Editor
Robert Mark Kamen
Writer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Karate Kid Part II
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What is The Karate Kid Part II about?
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.
Who directed The Karate Kid Part II?
The Karate Kid Part II was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in The Karate Kid Part II?
The principal cast of The Karate Kid Part II includes Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Danny Kamekona, Nobu McCarthy, Yuji Okumoto.
When was The Karate Kid Part II released and how long is it?
The Karate Kid Part II was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Karate Kid Part II?
The Karate Kid Part II had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $115.1M at the worldwide box office (8.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Karate Kid Part II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Karate Kid Part II was composed by Bill Conti.
Is The Karate Kid Part II based on a book or true story?
The Karate Kid Part II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robert Mark Kamen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Karate Kid Part II?
The Karate Kid Part II holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).