Five Element Ninjas (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1982, Five Element Ninjas is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 108 minutes. “Stronger than the Dragon... More powerful than the Tiger... Call them the SUPER NINJAS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young martial artist vows to take revenge against the ninja who murdered his martial arts master and brothers. He finds a new teacher and faces, together with his new brothers, the Five Element Ninja challenge.
Who’s in it. Five Element Ninjas stars Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi as Shao Tien-hao, Lo Meng as Shi Shang, Chan Pui-Sai as Junko / Ah Shun and Lung Tien-Hsiang as Brother Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Five Element Ninjas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Five Element Ninjas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Element 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 Five Element Ninjas (1982)?
- In US, Five Element Ninjas is available to stream on Eternal Family and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Five Element Ninjas worth watching?
- Five Element Ninjas holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Element Ninjas?
- Five Element Ninjas stars Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Lo Meng, Chan Pui-Sai, Lung Tien-Hsiang and Michael Chan.
- When was Five Element Ninjas released?
- Five Element Ninjas was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.