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Ninja Assassin

2009·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb6.3Metacritic346.1Rotten Tomatoes25%54%

Where to watch

fuboTV

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace10
  • Violence10

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Fear not the weapon, but the hand that wields it.

Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
Action-PackedMartial ArtsRevengeViolentNinjaFast-PacedSpectacularStylish Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
James McTeigue, David Leitch, Chad Stahelski
Written by:
J. Michael Straczynski, Matthew Sand
Produced by:
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Joel Silver
Composed by:
Ilan Eshkeri

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ninja Assassin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ninja Assassin legally?

fuboTV

Ninja Assassin is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ninja Assassin worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ninja Assassin rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ninja Assassin?

1 h 39 min

Ninja Assassin runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ninja Assassin?

Critics30
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Ninja Assassin higher (59) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ninja Assassin a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$62 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $62 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Ninja Assassin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Ninja Assassin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ninja Assassin in 91 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ninja Assassin use?

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TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for Ninja Assassin, including Gorn, One-Man Army, Red Shirt Army.