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Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

2012Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic–6.8Rotten Tomatoes–80%

A thrilling, nostalgic animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Sixteen years ago, a mysterious masked ninja unleashes a powerful creature known as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox on the Hidden Leaf Village Konoha, killing many people. In response, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina Uzumaki, the Demon Fox's living prison or Jinchūriki, manage to seal the creature inside their newborn son Naruto Uzumaki. With the Tailed Beast sealed, things continued as normal. However, in the present day, peace ended when a group of ninja called the Akatsuki attack Konoha under the guidance of Tobi, the mysterious masked man behind Fox's rampage years ago who intends on executing his plan to rule the world by shrouding it in illusions.

Feels like

  • Shonen Anime
  • Alternate Reality
  • Action-Packed
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Friendship & Bonds
  • Family Themes
  • Emotional Journey
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Fan Service
  • Heroic Quest

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Hayato Date
Written by
Masashi Kishimoto, Yuka Miyata
Produced by
Naoji Hounokidani, Makoto Shiraishi
Music by
Yasuharu Takanashi, Yaiba

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Facts

July 28, 2012 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
July 28, 2012
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Action
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$18 million
Available in
52 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie?"

Questions about Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

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Where can I stream Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie?

The Roku

In the United States, Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.6 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Is Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie a sequel?

  1. Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)
  2. Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005)
  3. Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)
  4. Naruto Shippuden the Movie (2007)
  5. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds (2008)
  6. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009)
  7. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)
  8. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011)
  9. Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012)
  10. The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)
  11. Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)

Yes: it's movie 9 of 11 in its series, after Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011) and before The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014).

Is Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.