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Ninja

2009Movie1 h 23 minR

Crime
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–30%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–30%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or scares.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Isaac Florentine
Written by
Boaz Davidson, Michael Hurst
Produced by
Danny Lerner, Boaz Davidson, Les Weldon
Music by
Stephen Edwards

Everyone

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Facts

October 22, 2009 · 1 h 23 min · R

Released
October 22, 2009
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Made in
United States, Bulgaria
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

One-Word Title, Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Railroad Tracks of Doom +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ninja?"

Questions about Ninja

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ninja worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.5 and Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5).

Is there a sequel to Ninja?

  1. Ninja (2009)
  2. Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013).

Can I half-watch Ninja?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 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 tropes for it, including One-Word Title, Roaring Rampage of Revenge, and Railroad Tracks of Doom.