American Ninja (1985) movie poster

American Ninja (1985)

"The deadliest art of the Orient is now in the hands of an American."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 20% (RT: 0%, MC: 20) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Sam Firstenberg
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (473 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
0%
Metacritic
20
Cast
Michael Dudikoff as Pvt. Joe Armstrong
Steve James as Cpl. Curtis Jackson
Judie Aronson as Patricia Hickock
Guich Koock as Col. William T. Hickock
John Fujioka as Shinyuki
Don Stewart as Victor Ortega
John LaMotta as MSgt. Rinaldo
Tadashi Yamashita as Black Star Ninja
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 473 votes. Critics scored it lower at 20%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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 weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

American Ninja is a 1985 action film directed by Sam Firstenberg. 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 weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.

The film has been rated by 473 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, American Ninja delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

American Ninja (1985) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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