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Ninja Assassin (2009)

โ€œFear not the weapon, but the hand that wields it.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,889 votes 1h 39m r ActionAdventureThriller

#99 of 242 films from 2009 #863 of 2168 in action

Directed by James McTeigue ยท Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Matthew Sand

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Overview

Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.

Cast

Rainas Raizo
Naomie Harrisas Mika
Sung Kangas Hollywood
Randall Duk Kimas Tattoo Master
Rick Yuneas Takeshi
Yuki Iwamotoas Yakuza Couch
Sho Kosugias Ozunu
Ben Milesas Maslow
Linh-Dan Phamas Pretty Ninja
Lee Joonas Teenage Raizo
Jonathan Chan-Pensleyas Yakuza Henchman
Ill-Young Kimas Yakuza Mohawk
Fang Yuas Laundromat Manager
Adriana Altarasas Landlady

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 2009
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$61,601,280 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt1186367

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Questions

How long is Ninja Assassin?
Ninja Assassin runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Ninja Assassin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,889 votes, which places it #99 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 60%) and #863 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ninja Assassin?
Ninja Assassin was directed by James McTeigue. Other well-rated titles by the same director: V for Vendetta (2006), The Raven (2012), Breaking In (2018).
Who stars in Ninja Assassin?
Rain as Raizo; Naomie Harris as Mika; Sung Kang as Hollywood; Randall Duk Kim as Tattoo Master; Rick Yune as Takeshi; Yuki Iwamoto as Yakuza Couch.
What is Ninja Assassin rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ninja Assassin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53578.

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