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Five Element Ninjas

1982·Movie
1h 48min
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–89%

Where to watch

MUBIShout! Factory TVEternal FamilyShout! Factory

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Five Element Ninjas fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Stronger than the Dragon... More powerful than the Tiger... Call them the SUPER NINJAS!

A young martial artist vows to take revenge against the ninja who murdered his martial arts master and brothers. He finds a new teacher and faces, together with his new brothers, the Five Element Ninja challenge.
Ninja ActionMartial Arts RevengeFive Element NinjaHong Kong CinemaKung FuRevenge StoryBrotherhoodVivid Fight Choreography

Crew

Directed by:
Chang Cheh, Lo Yuen-Ming, Sunny Lam San-Kuen
Written by:
Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh
Produced by:
Run Run Shaw, Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Composed by:
So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, Tsui Ping-Kwong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Five Element Ninjas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Five Element Ninjas legally?

MUBIShout! Factory TVEternal FamilyShout! Factory

Five Element Ninjas is included with a subscription to MUBI and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV. 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 Five Element Ninjas worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Five Element Ninjas rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Five Element Ninjas?

1 h 48 min

Five Element Ninjas runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is Five Element Ninjas in?

Chinesecn

It was made in Chinese, with some cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Five Element Ninjas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Five Element Ninjas in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Five Element Ninjas use?

Highly Visible NinjaHigh-Pressure BloodStock Ninja WeaponryRival DojosAll Girls Want Bad BoysLove Makes You DumbHalf the Man He Used to BeHonor Before ReasonRevengeBittersweet EndingOld MasterGornand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Five Element Ninjas, including Highly Visible Ninja, High-Pressure Blood, Stock Ninja Weaponry.