Ninja Scroll
Seen it?1993 | 94 min | Fantasy, Animation, Action, Horror
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Hellboy or Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, lending his services to those with gold—or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a plot to overthrow the government threatens to end his wandering ways—and possibly his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Koichi YamaderaJubei Kibagami (voice)
- Emi ShinoharaKagero (voice)
- Takeshi AonoDakuan (voice)
- Daisuke GoriGenma Himuro (voice)
- Ryuuzaburou OotomoTessai (voice)
- Akimasa OmoriShijima (voice)
- Gara TakashimaBenisato (voice)
- Norio WakamotoUtsutsu Mujuurou (voice)
- Toshihiko SekiYurimaru (voice)
- Masako KatsukiZakuro (voice)