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Movie poster: The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
🎬 Movie

The Karate Kid Part III

1989 · 112 min Action Family Drama Adventure
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1989
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Family, Drama, Adventure
Director John G. Avildsen
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (1796 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.

Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.

For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.

Director: John G. Avildsen

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.

🎭 Cast

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Mr. Miyagi

Robyn Lively

Robyn Lively

Jessica Andrews

Thomas Ian Griffith

Thomas Ian Griffith

Terry Silver

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

John Kreese

Sean Kanan

Sean Kanan

Mike Barnes

Jonathan Avildsen

Jonathan Avildsen

Snake

William Christopher Ford

William Christopher Ford

Dennis

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Randee Heller

Lucille LaRusso

Pat E. Johnson

Pat E. Johnson

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