The Best Pat Morita Movies

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List of the best Pat Morita movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Pat Morita's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Pat Morita movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Pat Morita movies will be at the top of the list. Pat Morita has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Pat Morita movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Pat Morita films to end the squabble once and for all.

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  • The Karate Kid
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    The Karate Kid

    Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue
    18 votes
    • Released: 1984
    • Directed by: John G. Avildsen
    In the heart of the 1984 martial arts drama The Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), a high school student, finds himself in the crosshairs of bullies at his new school. To defend himself, he seeks guidance from a wise and enigmatic karate master Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita). Through rigorous training, Daniel learns not just about physical combat but also life's profound lessons. Directed by John G. Avildsen, this film gained an Academy Award nomination for Morita and remains one of the most enduring classics in its genre.

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  • The Karate Kid, Part II
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    The Karate Kid, Part II

    Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Tamlyn Tomita
    13 votes
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: John G. Avildsen
    The Karate Kid, Part II is a 1986 American martial arts film. A sequel to 1984's The Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita reprise their respective roles as young karate student Daniel LaRusso and his mentor Kesuke Miyagi. Like the original film, the sequel was a success, earning even more at the box office than its predecessor, although it received mixed reviews from critics.

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  • Midway
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    Midway

    Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn
    13 votes
    • Released: 1976
    • Directed by: Jack Smight
    In this dramatization of the Battle of Midway during World War II, U.S. Navy Adm. Chester Nimitz (Henry Fonda) leads an outnumbered unit in the Pacific to break Japanese encryption codes. They soon discover that Adm. Yamamoto (Toshirô Mifune) plans an ambush of the U.S. base on the island of Midway. Capt. Matt Garth (Charlton Heston) helps devise the Navy's strategy, while his pilot son, Tom (Edward Albert), falls in love with a Japanese-American woman who is headed for an internment camp.

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  • Alice in Wonderland
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    Alice in Wonderland

    Ringo Starr, John Stamos, Sammy Davis
    6 votes
    • Released: 1985
    • Directed by: Harry Harris
    Alice in Wonderland is a two-part film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice books. An Irwin Allen production, it was a special made for television and used a huge all-star cast of notable actors and actresses. The title role was played by Natalie Gregory, who wore a blonde wig for this miniseries. Alice in Wonderland was first telecast December 9, 1985, and December 10, 1985, at 8:00pm EST on CBS. It was filmed in Los Angeles at the MGM Studios in Culver City over a 55-day period from March 12, 1985 to May 28 of that same year. Additional filming took place at Malibu Beach for the oysters scene, and establishing shots of Alice's house took place at the S. S. Hinds Estate, also in the Los Angeles area.
  • The Karate Kid, Part III
    5

    The Karate Kid, Part III

    Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively
    11 votes
    • Released: 1989
    • Directed by: John G. Avildsen
    The Karate Kid, Part III is a 1989 martial arts film, and the second sequel to the hit motion picture The Karate Kid. The film stars Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki Morita and Robyn Lively. As was the case with the first two films, it was directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Robert Mark Kamen.
  • Mulan
    6

    Mulan

    Ming-Na, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong
    10 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Barry Cook, Tony Bancroft
    In the animated movie Mulan, Fa Mulan, voiced by Ming-Na Wen, takes center stage, breaking societal norms in a tale of courage and resilience. Set in ancient China, when Huns invade, Mulan's frail father (Soon-Tek Oh) is called to war. To protect him, she disguises herself as a man and goes in his place. Aided by her guardian dragon Mushu (Eddie Murphy), Mulan becomes an unlikely hero, earning honor for her family and proving that greatness can come from anyone. This film won several Annie awards, showcasing its technical prowess and narrative strength.

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