The Mexican Ninja (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, The Mexican Ninja is an action film directed by Jesús Fragoso Montoya, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A criminal organization hires some ninjas to steal the formula for a new drug, described as cheaper and more powerful than cocaine. As it turns out, the industrialist who financed the research has taken elaborate steps to make sure that the new substance won´t fall into the wrong hands, and the ninjas find they have only succeeded in stealing half the formula. To please their disgruntled employers, the evil ninjas try to blackmail the industrialist into handing over the remaining half and it´s up to the Mexican Ninja and his pals to stop him.
Who’s in it. The Mexican Ninja stars Leonardo Daniel as El Ninja, Felicia Mercado as Ninja Azul, Germán Robles and Agustín Bernal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Mexican Ninja has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mexican Ninja page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mexican Ninja 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 The Mexican Ninja (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mexican Ninja change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mexican Ninja worth watching?
- The Mexican Ninja holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mexican Ninja?
- The Mexican Ninja stars Leonardo Daniel, Felicia Mercado, Germán Robles, Agustín Bernal and Lilian Macías.
- When was The Mexican Ninja released?
- The Mexican Ninja was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.