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The Karate 3

6.319751h 21mMovieAction

This is the third and final film of the ZA KARATE trilogy. Tadashi Yamashita reprises his role as the Karate World Champion. Local Japanese karate schools are not happy that a Chinese master will take over the Japanese karate organization and will do everything they can to prevent it.

DirectorYukio Noda
WritersKōji Takada·Seiko Shimura
ProducersYukio Imakawa·Masao Satô

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Yukio Noda

TYTadashi Yamashita
Tadashi Yamashita
Tadashi Yamashita
SYShingo Yamashiro
Shingo Yamashiro
Mihira
YH
Yoko Horikoshi
Shinobu
JY
Jimmy Yamashiro
AT
Albert Taso
MSMasafumi Suzuki
Masafumi Suzuki
Masafumi Suzuki
GH
Gorian Huddert
SF
Steve Fisher
DF
Dale Ferguson
MC
Men-Jo Chong
SO
Shinji Oda
YHYasumori Hikita
Yasumori Hikita

More from Tadashi Yamashita · Lead actor

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American Ninja
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1985 · 6.0
Rising Sun
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1993 · 6.2
The Shinobi Ninja
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1981 · 4.8
The Octagon
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1980 · 5.1
Cage II: The Arena of Death
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Gymkata
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1985 · 5.3
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1979 · 5.8
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More from Shingo Yamashiro · Co-star actor

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1972
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1964 · 9.0
Hachiko
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1987 · 7.8
A Haunted Turkish Bathhouse
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1975 · 5.8
Sweet Home
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1989 · 6.4
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima
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1973 · 7.3
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1973 · 7.0
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More from Yukio Noda · Director

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1974 · 6.4
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Wolves of the City: First to Fight
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1968
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1967 · 7.5
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The Karate 3 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Karate 3?

The Karate 3 isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Karate 3 on Netflix?

No, The Karate 3 is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Karate 3 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Karate 3 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Karate 3 for free?

The Karate 3 isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Karate 3?

The Karate 3 is currently the latest film in the Karate Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to The Karate 3?

Yes — The Karate 2 (1974) comes before The Karate 3 in the Karate Trilogy.

Is The Karate 3 part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Karate 3 is part of a trilogy, alongside The Karate (1974) and The Karate 2 (1974).

How many movies are in the Karate Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Karate Trilogy: The Karate (1974), The Karate 2 (1974) and The Karate 3 (1975).