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Ninja

2009·Movie
1h 23min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A silent warrior. A lethal mission.

A westerner named Casey, studying Ninjutsu in Japan, is asked by the Sensei to return to New York to protect the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last Koga Ninja.
Martial Arts ActionNinja RevengeWesterner in JapanSecret WeaponsFast-Paced CombatClassic Ninja LoreViolent ChoreographyModern Ninja

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Where can I stream Ninja legally?

Ninja is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, 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 and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ninja worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ninja rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Ninja?

1 h 23 min

Ninja runs 1 h 23 min.

Was Ninja a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$36 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is Ninja in?

EnglishJapaneseRussianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Japanese, Russian, Spanish. Produced in United States, Bulgaria.

In how many countries can I watch Ninja?

29ATAUBEBRCACHCRDEDKESFIFRGBGG+15

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ninja in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ninja use?

One-Word TitleRoaring Rampage of RevengeRailroad Tracks of DoomMook Horror ShowOff with His Head!Mighty WhiteyShirtless SceneYou Can't Go Home AgainLady of WarCyber NinjaAction GirlThe Aceand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Ninja, including One-Word Title, Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Railroad Tracks of Doom.