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The Karate

9.019741h 26mMovieActionDrama

Bronson Lee, a Japanese-American raised by his grandma in the harsh, poverty-stricken desert Southwest, returns to Japan to demonstrate his mastery of karate by entering the tournament that will determine the first World Karate Champion.

DirectorYukio Noda

WritersKōji Takada·Masakazu Shimura

ProducersYukio Imakawa·Masao Satô

Where to watch

Not available in India

Streaming in 2 other countries

The Karate isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Japan, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yukio Noda

Tadashi Yamashita

Tadashi Yamashita

Shingo Yamashiro

Shingo Yamashiro

Masafumi Suzuki

Masafumi Suzuki

Masafumi Suzuki

Shunji Sasaki

Seizō Fukumoto

Seizō Fukumoto

Masataka Iwao

Ryuji Katagiri

Eizō Kitamura

Kazunori Tokaibayashi

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The Karate — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Karate?

The Karate isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Japan and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Karate on Netflix?

No, The Karate is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Karate on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Karate for free?

The Karate isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to The Karate?

Yes — The Karate is followed by The Karate 2 (1974) in the Karate Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to The Karate?

The Karate is the first film in the Karate Trilogy.

Is The Karate part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Karate is part of a trilogy, alongside The Karate 2 (1974) and The Karate 3 (1975).

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).