Ninja Thunderbolt (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1984, Ninja Thunderbolt is an action and crime film directed by Godfrey Ho, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The Ninja Empire has been run by an evil master and one member decides to leave the empire. The ex-Ninja wants a Hong Kong detective to track down the new leader and end his reign of terror. "Cut-and-paste" transformation of Taiwanese movie "To catch a thief" (1984; directed by Gam Ming) with new Hong Kong footage.
Who’s in it. Ninja Thunderbolt stars Richard Harrison, Don Wong Tao, Yasuaki Kurata and Chiang Tao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Ninja Thunderbolt has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninja Thunderbolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ninja Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt (1984)?
- In US, Ninja Thunderbolt is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ninja Thunderbolt worth watching?
- Ninja Thunderbolt holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ninja Thunderbolt?
- Ninja Thunderbolt stars Richard Harrison, Don Wong Tao, Yasuaki Kurata, Chiang Tao and Jackie Chan.
- When was Ninja Thunderbolt released?
- Ninja Thunderbolt was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.