Best Movies to Watch If You Like 'Back to the Future'

Posted by Tisa Delillo on Thursday, June 13, 2024

In "The Karate Kid" (1984) the new kid squares off against the school bully.

Self-respect is the key in this movie and "Back to the Future." Columbia Pictures

Summary: New kid in school Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) finds himself the target of local bullies when he moves to Southern California. To defend himself, Daniel seeks guidance from his neighbor, Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki Morita). 

Why you'll like it: In "Back to the Future," Marty (Michael J. Fox) is discouraged when he meets his father, George (Crispin Glover), as a teen and sees him cruelly ridiculed by the school bully, Biff (Thomas F. Wilson). 

In the same way George learns to stand up to Biff, Daniel follows a similar character arc in "The Karate Kid" as Mr. Miyagi teaches him self-defense and the importance of self-respect. 

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