Surf Ninjas (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Surf Ninjas is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Neal Israel, running about 87 minutes. “Surf's up! Time to save the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Asian-American "surfer-dude" brothers discover they are the long lost princes from a China Sea Island. Part of their inheritance includes magically-induced martial arts prowess and seeing the future. Using their new powers, they act to overthrow the island's current dictator, a despotic madman with a metal face!
Who’s in it. Surf Ninjas stars Ernie Reyes Jr. as Johnny, Rob Schneider as Iggy, Tone Loc as Lieutenant Spence and Leslie Nielsen as Colonel Chi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Surf Ninjas has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surf Ninjas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surf Ninjas 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 Surf Ninjas (1993)?
- In US, Surf Ninjas is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Surf Ninjas worth watching?
- Surf Ninjas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surf Ninjas?
- Surf Ninjas stars Ernie Reyes Jr., Rob Schneider, Tone Loc, Leslie Nielsen and John Karlen.
- When was Surf Ninjas released?
- Surf Ninjas was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.