Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade is an action film directed by Ten Shimoyama, running about 107 minutes. “Fated to love : Destined To Kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Even though Gennosuke and Oboro are from rival ninja villages, they are secretly in love. At an annual conference with the Lord, it is dictated that a competition--a fight to the death--will take place between the five best shinobi from each village. Gennosuke and Oboro's love is made even more impossible when they each got picked as the leader of the five to represent their respective villages.
Who’s in it. Shinobi: Heart Under Blade stars Yukie Nakama as Oboro, Joe Odagiri as Kouga Gen-no-suke, Tomoka Kurotani as Kagerou and Erika Sawajiri as Hotarubi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shinobi: Heart Under Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shinobi: Heart Under Blade 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 Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shinobi: Heart Under Blade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shinobi: Heart Under Blade worth watching?
- Shinobi: Heart Under Blade holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shinobi: Heart Under Blade?
- Shinobi: Heart Under Blade stars Yukie Nakama, Joe Odagiri, Tomoka Kurotani, Erika Sawajiri and Lily.
- When was Shinobi: Heart Under Blade released?
- Shinobi: Heart Under Blade was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.