


Film · Released
American Ninja
“The deadliest art of the Orient is now in the hands of an American.”
American Ninja at a glance
American Ninja is a 1985 adventure and action film, running 1h 35m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-08-30
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Adventure, Action
- Director
- Sam Firstenberg
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 514 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmJoe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.
Cast
14 names
Michael DudikoffPvt. Joe Armstrong
Steve JamesCpl. Curtis Jackson
Judie AronsonPatricia Hickock
Guich KoockCol. William T. Hickock
John FujiokaShinyuki
John LaMottaMSgt. Rinaldo
Tadashi YamashitaBlack Star Ninja
Phillip BrockPvt. Charley Madison
Tony CarreonOlder Colombian
Roi VinzonYounger Colombian
Richard NortonMP
Henry StrzalkowskiBit Part (uncredited)Questions about American Ninja
Quick answersWhere can I watch American Ninja in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, American Ninja is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is American Ninja suitable for children?
American Ninja is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is American Ninja about?
Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the…
How long is American Ninja?
American Ninja runs for 1h 35m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the American Ninja trailer?
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