The Sensei (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2008, The Sensei is an action and drama film directed by Diana Lee Inosanto, running about 95 minutes. “The Courage to Fight. The Strength to Win.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lonely gay teenager, McClain, struggles to fit in with his classmates in a small, conservative Colorado town. After he's severely beaten at school, Karen O'Neil, a martial arts Sensei, secretly trains him to defend himself. When the town discovers their secret, a series of catastrophic events unfolds.
Who’s in it. The Sensei stars Diana Lee Inosanto as Karen O'Neil, Keith David as Minister, Michael O'Laskey II as McClain Evans and Mark McGraw as Rick Beard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Sensei has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sensei page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sensei 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 The Sensei (2008)?
- In US, The Sensei is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sensei worth watching?
- The Sensei holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sensei?
- The Sensei stars Diana Lee Inosanto, Keith David, Michael O'Laskey II, Mark McGraw and Mark McGraw.
- When was The Sensei released?
- The Sensei was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.