The Karate Kid Part III (1989) poster
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The Karate Kid Part III

ActionFamilyDramaAdventure

Directed by John G. Avildsen

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. From TMDB

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The Karate Kid Part III is a 1989 action family drama film, directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Robyn Lively.

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  • Daniela 🧟‍♀️ @gorebituary.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 19, 2026

    #NowWatching The Karate Kid, Part III (1989)

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  • Bat Fowler @themattfowler.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 1, 2025

    Do you enjoy grown wealthy men putting their toxic waste-dumping jobs on hold to torment teenagers? Then you’ll adore THE KARATE KID PART III, our latest @weenjoypodcast.bsky.social recap! Links below 👇

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  • Spook 𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒓𝒐 🖤🏳️‍⚧️ @neromoods.eurosky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2025

    12 Films to Get to Know Me ✨ Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith The Karate Kid Part III Transformers One The Transformers: The Movie (1986) The Mummy (1999) Captain America: Civil War Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Thunderbolts* LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring Sam Raimi's Spiderman trilogy

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  • Eric Goldman @theericgoldman.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2025

    On @weenjoypodcast.bsky.social , we tackle The Karate Kid Part III, as the Valley's toxic waste dumping supervillain Terry Silver arrives to turn Daniel to the #CobraKai dark side - and then destroy him! Patreon (no ads/bonus eps) patreon.com/posts/123332... Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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  • Neil S. Bulk @nsbulk.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 9, 2025

    Dear Netflix, Both of these photos are from The Karate Kid Part III.

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  • Flare Spark @therealsparky.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 5, 2025

    The Karate Kid Part III- Cobra Kai instructor John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War veteran Terry Silver, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business and karate expert, into dethroning Daniel with Mike Barnes, a ruthless national champion.

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  • Scott Myers @gointothestory.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 23, 2025

    Page One: “The Karate Kid Part III” (1989), written by Robert Mark Kamen, characters created by Robert Mark Kamen Download the screenplay here. gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-the... #movies #screenwriting

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  • Tom [ghostly voice] Coooooooooooombe @calmtomb.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 3, 2026

    The Jaws sequels were all increasingly bad, but I watched the whole series for the first time during the same summer, so I didn’t have the disappointment that comes with waiting. Ghostbusters II and The Karate Kid Part III, on the other hand…

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  • Szyszka’s Screeds @szyszkas-screeds.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 28, 2026

    "Oh, it’s THE Karate Kid!’" (Steve) "You know, I bet Ralph Macchio has gotten that at bars and has been kind of pissed off. It’s like being called ‘the coward Robert Ford.’" -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • DJ Brian L @djbrianl.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 29, 2025

    I was today years old when I learned that the guy that Daniel La Russo punched in the face in the club in "The Karate Kid, Part III" also played Mitch in one of my favorite movies of all time, the grossly underrated, "Real Genius."

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  • Kieran.boo! @kieran.blueBluesky · Jul 29, 2025

    📽️ 93/ The Karate Kid Part III Almost every plot point in this movie is utterly absurd.

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  • Corey Michaels @corey0michaels.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 18, 2025

    Finished The Karate Kid Part III. My first time watching this series, and this one is my favorite thus far. Part II had a great vibe and atmosphere, but Part III nails the story the best.

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  • Zeon: Mistress of the Dark @ladyzeon.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 29, 2025

    The Karate Kid Part III It’s fine, better than I remembered. It’s definitely a retread of the first film, but it does add things to try to elevate the material.

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  • Szyszka’s Screeds @szyszkas-screeds.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 2, 2026

    "That’s that hard-working immigrant gumption, right? You work hard enough in this country once you get here, you can get yourself a fleet of Jay Leno cars." -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Dave Samojlenko @dave.samojlenko.comBluesky · Aug 24, 2026

    Now re-watching: The Karate Kid Part III, 1989 Directed by: John G. Avildsen #filmsky #NowWatching

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  • RandyLittlesMovies @randylittlesmovies.bsky.socialBluesky · May 15, 2026

    My ★★ review of The Karate Kid Part III on @letterboxd: boxd.it/1dcAnf

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  • Eddie Akiba @eddieakiba.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 30, 2026

    The potential for the Will Ospreay + Jon Moxley + The Death Riders storyline has got me smiling like Terry Silver turning Ralph Macchio heel in the Karate Kid Part III. #AEW #AEWDynamite

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  • Colin Girth @bonuseruptus.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 6, 2025

    2025 watch #417: The Karate Kid Part III (1989) Terry Silver was the coolest a man could be in 1989.

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  • Maku Atherton @makuatherton.bsky.socialBluesky · May 20, 2025

    Why does he look like Terry Silver from The Karate Kid Part III?

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  • Death Bede: The Bede That Eats @bedejermyn.bsky.socialBluesky · May 3, 2025

    #NowWatching THE KARATE KID: PART III

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  • Jaquazia Wilson @jwilson051998.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 19, 2025

    Happy 63rd Birthday To Thomas Ian Griffith Thomas Ian Griffith (Born March 18, 1962) Is An American Actor And Martial Artist. He Is Best Known For Portraying Terry Silver In The 1989 Film The Karate Kid Part III, A Role He Reprised In The Fourth And Fifth Seasons Of The Television Series Cobra Kai.

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  • Jupin's Gems @jupinsgems.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 3, 2026

    "If you’re Karate’s Bad Boy, Mike Barnes, and you’re busting balls through this tournament to get to the final, and Daniel’s just sitting there eating fucking burritos on the bench?" -On Daniel receiving an automatic bye to the finals in The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Sajdak's Sayings @sajdakssayings.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 3, 2026

    "Daniel’s getting ready for this date, and he borrows a fucking Hawaiian shirt from Mr. Miyagi, and it looks like SHIT. You look like Weird Al Yankovic, and you smell like an old man!" -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Jupin's Gems @jupinsgems.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 28, 2026

    "It’s a powertail. It’s an ‘80s powertail." (Eric) "It’s not that Terry Silver is great at business, it’s this powertail. One ring to rule them all? One tail to rule all of the Valley." -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Sajdak's Sayings @sajdakssayings.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 28, 2026

    "I feel like Daniel-san is one of those really tough white guys who becomes friends with one minority and thinks he’s cool with everybody. And everyone’s like, ‘Get the fuck out of here, white guy.’" -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Gyt Kaliba @gytkaliba.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 5, 2026

    The Karate Kid Part III - While I would probably agree that this is the weakest of the trilogy overall, it's still a solid enough watch, even if marred a little bit by an unshakeable feeling of deja vu about the overall plot beats. Daniel's at his most unlikeable here though.

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  • Jaquazia Wilson @jwilson051998.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 1, 2026

    Happy 37th Anniversary To Both Do The Right Thing And The Karate Kid Part III And Great Balls Of Fire That Were Both First Released On This Date June 30th 1989 In Theaters

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  • vhsrevival.bsky.social @vhsrevival.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 30, 2026

    #TheKarateKid Part III was released #OTD Despite some memorable villains & a superlative score, the series went out with something of a whimper thanks in part to #RalphMacchio's age and the casting of a minor Here's a deep dive: #80s #Movies #80smovies vhsrevival.com/2025/04/15/t...

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  • ArmchairCorsair @armchaircorsair.comBluesky · Jun 29, 2026

    This is right before Zenigata says he has seen The Karate Kid Part III 40 times.

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  • indycarcards.bsky.social @indycarcards.bsky.socialBluesky · May 20, 2026

    Miyagi Shows Why He’s the Master | The Karate Kid Part III (Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio)

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  • Jaquazia Wilson @jwilson051998.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 19, 2026

    Happy 64th Birthday To Thomas Ian Griffith Thomas Ian Griffith (Born March 18, 1962) Is An American Actor And Martial Artist. He Is Best Known For Portraying Terry Silver In The 1989 Film The Karate Kid Part III, A Role He Reprised In The Fourth And Fifth Seasons Of The Television Series Cobra Kai.

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  • gregoryb.gonzalez @gregorybgonzalez.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 14, 2025

    He didn't make THE KARATE KID PART III any better. LOL.

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  • Neil S. Bulk @nsbulk.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2025

    "The Karate Kid Part III" has under 300 units left! This was a major undertaking and presents the score properly for the first time. lalalandrecords.com/karate-kid-p...

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  • Travis Fazekas @travisfazekas.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 15, 2025

    The Karate Kid Part III (1989): fine sequel

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  • Jaquazia Wilson @jwilson051998.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 3, 2025

    Happy 36th Anniversary To Both Do The Right Thing And The Karate Kid Part III And Great Balls Of Fire That Were Both First Released On This Date June 30th 1989 In Theaters

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  • Jacob Scream-Watson 👻 @jacobbeanwatson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2025

    "The Karate Kid Part III" (1989) boxd.it/9T2BNP

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  • oraymw @oraymw.bsky.socialBluesky · May 31, 2025

    1. The Karate Kid 1. The Karate Kid: Part II 1. The Karate Kid: Part III 1. The Next Karate Kids 1. The Karate Kid 1. Cobra Kai (All six seasons) Unwatched until 5pm tonight: Karate Kids: Legends

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  • Peach Fan Media @peachfanmedia.bsky.socialBluesky · May 10, 2025

    The Karate Kid Part III (John G. Avildsen, 1989; Columbia) - 6/10 Probably one of my hottest takes, but I don't think it's as bad as everyone has been saying

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  • Barry+ 🖖🏽 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 🇬🇱 @barryam.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 19, 2025

    April 20. Plant shop? Miyagi - The Karate Kid Part III - 1989 Ostracised villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business. Miyagi has a bonsai store. #EdwardsMovieCharacterChallenge2025

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  • The Wise Man Mistah Woose @mistahwoose.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 13, 2025

    My ★★★ review of The Karate Kid Part III on Letterboxd boxd.it/9ovUHb

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  • Greg @gregularjoe.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 5, 2025

    Robyn Lively, who starred in "Teen Witch" and "The Karate Kid Part III," played Indy's high school girlfriend, Nancy Stratemeyer, in "Spring Break Adventure" (Princeton, February 1916) and "Winds of Change" (Princeton, May 1919).

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  • John D @jdax77.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    I've never seen the 3rd installment of the Karate Kid franchise until now. I felt obligated to watch this since the final episodes of Cobra Kai come out this week. #Letterboxd #filmsky My ★★★ review of The Karate Kid Part III on Letterboxd boxd.it/8MAb2F

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  • All '80s Movies Podcast @podcastall80s.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 7, 2025

    Birthday wishes go out to Robyn Lively today who turns 53 years young! Robyn starred in such '80s films as 'The Best of Times', 'Wildcats', 'The Karate Kid Part III' and of course 'Teen Witch.' And yes, she is related to Blake Lively (Half Sibling). #80sMovies #TeenWitch

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  • The Satellite @thesatellite.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 8, 2023

    72. The Karate Kid Part III ... let's see... no, I got nothin'. This wasn't any good. Incredibly shallow. The premise could've worked, with a better script, but it all feels phoned in. At least Thomas Ian Griffith was clearly having a good time as Terry Silver.

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  • Rich @theramblingelf.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    Tonight's film is The Karate Kid Part III #Filmsky

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  • Marcus USA @marcususa.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 11, 2026

    The Karate Kid Part III (1989) - Refusing to Compete Scene | Movieclips youtu.be/MgxGDlLde4o?...

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  • hinesd24.bsky.social @hinesd24.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 21, 2026

    2026 Film Reviews 661. Onslaught (2026) - 4.5 662. The Uprising (2026) - 4.0 663. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - 5.0 664. The Karate Kid: Part II (1986) - 4.5 665. The Karate Kid: Part III (1989) - 3.5 666. Force Majeure (2014) - 5.0 #2026FilmsDH

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  • Szyszka’s Screeds @szyszkas-screeds.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 1, 2026

    "Hey, Ralph, you think you want to get into a karate program and maybe figure out how to do some shit?" (Steve) "‘Yeah, I’ll get around to it. First I’m going to explore other aspects of the character, like taking girls to arcades.’" -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Szyszka’s Screeds @szyszkas-screeds.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    "You can’t go back to your home turf and investigate blood feuds with some gaijin asshole." -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Jupin's Gems @jupinsgems.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    "I get it, Ralph Macchio, and I don’t need her to blow you at a Pizza Hut, but I just need this to not be neutered garbage." "You’re not doing Nymphomaniac, you’re doing Karate Kid III!" (Steve) -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Sajdak's Sayings @sajdakssayings.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    "Skid Row has two things: a bonsai tree store and a novelty pot store." "And an adult bookstore." (Eric) -The Karate Kid Part III

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 25, 2026

    The (movie) The Karate Kid: Part III 1080p (iTunes)(DE) €4.99 (Action) (iMDB) 5.4 Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove, Sean Kanan

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  • Desperado D. Mayor @desperado.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 17, 2026

    My ★★★ review of The Karate Kid Part III (1989) on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/fhHCwD)

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  • Juan Jose De Jesus @jjproduction297.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 30, 2026

    Hey everybody, today is 37th Anniversary of The Karate Kid Part III! :D

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  • SuperDuperPodcast @superduperpodcast.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 30, 2026

    June 30, 1989: THE KARATE KID PART III opens theatrically in the U.S. VIDEO: Theatrical trailer. DISCOVER EVERYTHING SUPER at SuperDuperPodcast.com

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  • Jeffrey Hecker @heckheck03.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 27, 2026

    The Karate Kid Part III was a mistake that will never be forgiven.

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  • Vexara Lute @ivaulthunter.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 28, 2025

    boxd.it/ci7oGR I have to say. I was pretty disappointed with #TheKarateKidpartIII

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  • Robota Calvin @larobota.bsky.arBluesky · Dec 24, 2025

    🎵 Sonando en A LA HORA SEÑALADA DIARIO 🎵: Daniel Signs Up / Save The Tree 👤 Bill Conti 💿 The Karate Kid: Part III ⏳ 00:03:06 #radioforra #nowplaying #musica

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  • C.A. Huggins @c-a-huggins.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2025

    1. The Karate Kid (1984) 2. The Karate Kid (2010) 3. The Karate Kid Part III 4. The Karate Kid Part II 5. Karate Kid: Legends 6. The Next Karate Kid They need to stop making these shits.

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 15, 2025

    The (movie) The Karate Kid: Part III (4K) is available today on (Amazon)(UK) for £2.99 Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove, Sean Kanan Genre: (Action) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_karate...

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