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Master Ninja

1984Movie1 h 30 min

43

WeakGoodWatch score

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Aging skilled master ninja, John Peter McAllister, and his young apprentice search for John's long lost daughter, all the while his old enemies try to stop him. The first two episodes of "The Master" edited into a feature length film used as a promo for the television series.

Good for

Friends night
Party vibe
Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or tears.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Robert Clouse, Ray Austin
Written by: Michael Sloan, Susan Woollen
Produced by: Nigel Watts
Music by: Bill Conti, Les Hooper

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 20, 1984 · 1 h 30 min · Violence

Released: January 20, 1984
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Action, Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Tropes

Magic Brakes, Team Pet, Arrow Catch +9

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Master Ninja worth watching?"

Questions about Master Ninja

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Master Ninja worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.3).

Is there a sequel to Master Ninja?

Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by Master Ninja II (1984).

Can I half-watch Master Ninja?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Master Ninja use?

Magic BrakesTeam PetArrow CatchShout-OutDestination DefenestrationLeeroy JenkinsArson, Murder, and Jaywalking'80s HairObvious Stunt DoubleCute, but CacophonicGirl of the WeekCrystal Clear Pictureand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Magic Brakes, Team Pet, and Arrow Catch.