Ninja (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2009, Ninja is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Isaac Florentine, running about 83 minutes. “A Silent Warrior. A Lethal Mission.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A westerner named Casey, studying Ninjutsu in Japan, is asked by the Sensei to return to New York to protect the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last Koga Ninja.

Who’s in it. Ninja stars Scott Adkins as Casey, Todd Jensen as Det. Traxler, Tsuyoshi Ihara as Masazuka and Mika Hijii as Namiko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ninja has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $194.2K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninja page.

If you liked it. Fans of 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 Ninja (2009)?
In US, Ninja is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ninja worth watching?
Ninja holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ninja?
Ninja stars Scott Adkins, Todd Jensen, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Mika Hijii and Togo Igawa.
When was Ninja released?
Ninja was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.