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Revenge of the Ninja

Seen it?

1983 | 91 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 32 on Metacritic, a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair or Avengement, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A peaceful ex-ninja's life shatters when his son's kidnapping forces him back into violence amid an American-Japanese criminal drug war.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    32 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $13 million worldwide on a $700K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Firstenberg

  • Sho KosugiCho Osaki
  • Arthur RobertsBraden
  • Keith VitaliDave Hatcher
  • Ashley FerrareCathy
  • Kane KosugiKane Osaki
  • Professor Toru TanakaSumo Servant
  • Virgil FryeLt. Dime
  • Mario GalloChifano
  • Grace OshitaGrandmother
  • John LaMottaJoe