The Black Ninja (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2003, The Black Ninja is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Clayton Prince, running about 89 minutes. “Justice by Day. Payback by Night.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Infamous defense attorney Malik Ali's haunted past causes him to double as a vigilante ninja, defending the cities worst thugs by day and battling them by night. While protecting a beautiful witness, in a case against a ruthless mobster, Malik is led closer to the evil ninja that killed his wife and children years ago. Meet the new face of justice! Infamous defense attorney Malik Ali's (Clayton Prince) haunted past causes him to double as a vigilante ninja, defending the city's worst thugs by day and battling them by night. While protecting a beautiful witness in a case against a ruthless mobster, Malik is led closer to the evil ninja who killed his wife and children many years ago.

Who’s in it. The Black Ninja stars Clayton Prince as Maliq Ali / Black Ninja, Carla Brothers as Tracey Allen, Nicky DeMatteo as Tony Fanelli and Yuki Matsuzaki as Shinji Hagiwara / Red Ninja, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Black Ninja has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Ninja page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Black 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 Black Ninja (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Ninja change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Black Ninja worth watching?
The Black Ninja holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Black Ninja?
The Black Ninja stars Clayton Prince, Carla Brothers, Nicky DeMatteo, Yuki Matsuzaki and John Canada Terrell.
When was The Black Ninja released?
The Black Ninja was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.