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Enter the Ninja

1981Movie1 h 40 minR

Crime
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic355.4Rotten Tomatoes43%37%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

Hired assassins ...human killing machines!

A newly trained ninja warrior journeys to the Philippines, where he must defend his former war comrade's property against a determined adversary.

Feels like

  • Classic Ninja Film
  • Action-Packed
  • Martial Arts
  • Revenge
  • 80s Exploitation
  • Nostalgic
  • Over-the-Top
  • B-Movie

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Menahem Golan
Written by
Mike Stone, Dick Desmond
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Judd Bernard
Music by
W. Michael Lewis, Laurin Rinder

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 17, 1981 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
July 17, 1981
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
69 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Enter the Ninja?"

Questions about Enter the Ninja

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Enter the Ninja?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

In the United States, Enter the Ninja streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Enter the Ninja worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 35).

Can I half-watch Enter the Ninja?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Enter the Ninja plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.