Ghost Warrior (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1984, Ghost Warrior is an action, crime, horror and science fiction film directed by J. Larry Carroll, running about 81 minutes. “Forgotten by time...Awakened by science...An ancient warrior faces the battle of his life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
Who’s in it. Ghost Warrior stars Hiroshi Fujioka as Yoshimitsu, Frank Schuller as Detective Berger, Robert Kino as Professor Takagi and Janet Julian as Chris Welles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ghost Warrior has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Warrior tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Warrior (1984)?
- In US, Ghost Warrior is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost Warrior worth watching?
- Ghost Warrior holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Warrior?
- Ghost Warrior stars Hiroshi Fujioka, Frank Schuller, Robert Kino, Janet Julian and John Calvin.
- When was Ghost Warrior released?
- Ghost Warrior was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.