Ninja Gaiden (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1991, Ninja Gaiden is an action, crime and animation film directed by Mamoru Kanbe, running about 50 minutes. “The Dragon Sword Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A long time ago, there was a war between the Evil God and the Dragon God. The war finally came to an end when a Dragon Ninja, who had the power of the Dragon God, sealed away the Evil God.Several thousand years later, in New York, a young ninja named Ryu is attacked by a couple of men in black suits wearing white masks. He notices that they are related to someone worshiping the same Evil God of the past and resolves to fight against them before the Evil God is unsealed again.
Who’s in it. Ninja Gaiden stars Keiichi Nanba as Ryu Hayabusa, Norio Wakamoto as Robert T. Sturgeon, Yumi Touma as Irene Lew and Yoshiko Sakakibara as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ninja Gaiden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninja Gaiden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ninja Gaiden tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ninja Gaiden (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ninja Gaiden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ninja Gaiden worth watching?
- Ninja Gaiden holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ninja Gaiden?
- Ninja Gaiden stars Keiichi Nanba, Norio Wakamoto, Yumi Touma, Yoshiko Sakakibara and Shinji Ogawa.
- When was Ninja Gaiden released?
- Ninja Gaiden was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.