Watari, the Ninja Boy (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1966, Watari, the Ninja Boy is a fantasy, adventure, family and music film directed by Sadao Funatoko, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In old Japan, the legend of the ninja lives on in Watari, the Ninja Boy, a motion picture like no other. This is the story of a young boy with almost mystical powers. His skills in ninjutsu are beyond the imagination as he infiltrates the rival Iga clan to expose their evil leader.
Who’s in it. Watari, the Ninja Boy stars Yoshinobu Kaneko as Watari, Chiyoko Honma as Tsuyuki, Fuyukichi Maki as Shikanme and Kunio Murai as Shindo no Kotaro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Watari, the Ninja Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Watari, the Ninja Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Watari, the Ninja Boy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Watari, the Ninja Boy (1966)?
- In US, Watari, the Ninja Boy is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Watari, the Ninja Boy worth watching?
- Watari, the Ninja Boy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Watari, the Ninja Boy?
- Watari, the Ninja Boy stars Yoshinobu Kaneko, Chiyoko Honma, Fuyukichi Maki, Kunio Murai and Asao Uchida.
- When was Watari, the Ninja Boy released?
- Watari, the Ninja Boy was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.