Online Exclusive: How Ralph Macchio Felt When He Saw Himself in The Karate Kid for the First Time

Season 3 Episode 302
Aired on 01/10/2014 | CC tv-14

Ralph Macchio was just 21 years old when he landed the role of Daniel LaRusso in the martial arts drama The Karate Kid. It went on to become the fifth-highest-grossing movie of 1984, connecting with audiences everywhere. How did Ralph feel when he first saw the film in the theater, with the crowd rooting for his character every step of the way? Watch to find out!