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Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

2013·Movie
1h 35min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An ancient hero returns with a vengeance.

Fight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial-arts master Casey Bowman after his life of domestic bliss is shattered by a savage act of violence. Vowing revenge, the fearless American stealthily tracks the killer from Osaka to Bangkok to Rangoon with the help of a wise and crafty sensei. His only clues: a series of victims whose necks bear the distinctive mark of strangulation by barbed wire. Fighting to avenge as well as to survive, Casey must sharpen his razor-like responses and take his battle skills to the next level, even using deep meditation to fake his own death. His target: the sinister drug lord Goro, who is flooding the streets with deadly meth cooked at his remote jungle factory. To prepare for his ultimate confrontation, Casey must finally become an invisible warrior worthy of the name Ninja. But just when his prey is cornered, an unexpected twist shows Casey that his battle is only beginning: he truly can trust no one.
Martial Arts ActionRevenge ThrillerNinjaStealthDrug CartelViolentFast-PacedInternational IntrigueModern Ninja

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Where can I stream Ninja: Shadow of a Tear legally?

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ninja: Shadow of a Tear worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ninja: Shadow of a Tear rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Ninja: Shadow of a Tear?

1 h 35 min

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ninja: Shadow of a Tear?

Critics100
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Ninja: Shadow of a Tear higher (100) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ninja: Shadow of a Tear in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Thailand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ninja: Shadow of a Tear?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ninja: Shadow of a Tear in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.