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1979
Karate Kids USA
Two karate-trained brothers and their grandfather rescue their friend from kidnappers. Directed by Oscar-winner Curtis Hanson, this cult-favorite action-comedy blends family fun with martial arts, delivering 70s nostalgia and an underdog spirit.
My takeA scrappy, charming throwback where pint-sized karate kids and their crafty grandpa take on bad guys in the woods. It's the kind of underdog family romp that doesn't take itself seriously—pure 70s nostalgia with genuine heart and laugh-out-loud moments.
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Cast
Charles LaneAnn SothernChris Petersen
Director
Curtis Hanson
If tonight is a Karate Kids USA night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.