Ninja Academy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1989, Ninja Academy is an action and comedy film directed by Nico Mastorakis, running about 92 minutes. “You don't have to be crazy to join, but if you are, it sure helps...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Echoing the comic tone of the "Police Academy" films, Ninja Academy boasts an ensemble cast of hilarious characters, bonding while training hard, playing hard and ultimately, losing hard-- In the tough, unforgiving world of martial arts.
Who’s in it. Ninja Academy stars Will Egan as Josh, Gerald Okamura as Chiba, Kelly Randall as Gayle and Michael David as Philip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Ninja Academy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninja Academy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ninja Academy 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 Ninja Academy (1989)?
- In US, Ninja Academy is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ninja Academy worth watching?
- Ninja Academy holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ninja Academy?
- Ninja Academy stars Will Egan, Gerald Okamura, Kelly Randall, Michael David and Jeff Robinson.
- When was Ninja Academy released?
- Ninja Academy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.