The Karate Kid

"One of the most beloved classics of Hollywood cinema from the 80s, 'The Karate Kid' is a movie that impressed its audience of the time with its sensitive portrayal of an adolescent who lives in loneliness and abuse at school, but perseveres thanks to the friendship of a small conventional mentor. By 21st century standards, the fight may seem a bit rough and unbelievable, but action is not the main concern of this film, which made Ralph Macchio an instant icon and gave Noriyuki "Pat" Morita of 'Happy Days' the role of his career, with a subsequent Oscar nomination for his work."