Casey
Search results
A list of 102 movies featuring ninjas, from classic to modern, with ratings, summaries and cast information. Find out which movies made the cut and which ones to avoid if you are a fan of ninja action.
- (39)
Ninja is a film about an American martial artist who protects a chest containing the weapons of a Koga ninja from his former dojo rival. The film features action scenes, ninjutsu techniques and a poison dart plot twist.
- Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005) Directed by Ten Shimoyama. Starring Yukie Nakama, Joe Odagiri, Tomoka Kurotani. Action, Drama, Fantasy (1h 47m) 6.8 on IMDb — 76% on RT.
- Last Ninja: Red Shadow (2019) Directed by Yoshitaka Yamaguchi. Starring Yūki Ashida, Kanichirō Satō, Mayu Yamaguchi. Action (1h 28m) 6.2 on IMDb — N/A on RT.
- Blackfox (2019) Directed by Keisuke Shinohara and Kazuya Nomura. Starring Ayaka Nanase, Haruka Tomatsu, You Taichi. Animation, Action, Adventure (1h 30m)
- Ninja Scroll (1993) Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Starring Kōichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono. Animation, Action, Adventure (1h 34m) 7.8 on IMDb — 89% on RT.
- Samurai Spy‘ (1965) “Samurai Spy” is a cinematic gem that delves into the intricate world of espionage set against the backdrop of Japan’s warring states period.
- Mortal Kombat’ (1995) & (2021) “Mortal Kombat,” both the 1995 original and its 2021 reboot, have cemented their places in the pantheon of great martial arts films.
- Ninja in the Dragon’s Den‘ (1982) “Ninja in the Dragon’s Den” is a testament to the golden age of martial arts cinema. Released in 1982, this film masterfully brings to life the tale of a fierce rivalry between a Chinese kung fu master and a Japanese ninja.
- Shinobi: Heart Under Blade‘ (2005) Set in the early 17th century, “Shinobi: Heart Under Blade” is a poignant tale of forbidden love between two warriors from rival ninja clans.
- Bob Chipman
- DUEL TO THE DEATH (1983) Ching Siu-Tung was an action choreographer in Hong Kong martial-arts films for over a decade before he set out to direct a film of a his own.
- THE FIVE ELEMENT NINJAS (1982) Chang Cheh, "The Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema," directed some 100 films in his day, and is regarded as one of the most important filmmakers in the martial-arts genre, if not the entire history of Chinese filmmaking, via classics like The Five Deadly Venoms, Crippled Avengers, The Water Margin and others.
- LONE WOLF & CUB: SWORD OF VENGEANCE (1972) Alternately known as the "Baby Cart" series, one of the most famous samurai movie franchises of all time began with this film; which features ninja as primary antagonists and inspired the graphic novel (and Tom Hanks hitman movie) Road to Perdition.
- NINJA: SHADOW OF A TEAR (2013) Scott Adkins (soon to be seen in Doctor Strange) is the most dynamic Western martial-arts star working on the B-movie scene today, beloved by fans of hardcore action for the two Undisputed sequels and Universal Soldier: The Reckoning.
Ninja: Directed by Isaac Florentine. With Scott Adkins, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Mika Hijii, Todd Jensen. A westerner named Casey, studying Ninjutsu in Japan, is asked by the Sensei to return to New York to protect the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last Koga Ninja.
Dec 27, 2023 · Meticulously selected based on critical acclaim, audience favorites, and timeless charm, these movies transcend traditional ninja film stereotypes and thrust you straight into a whirlwind saga of betrayal, loyalty, revenge, and, of course, spectacular martial arts.
