American Ninja
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.
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Frequently asked questions about American Ninja
Where can I watch American Ninja in the United States?
American Ninja is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch American Ninja for free?
American Ninja streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for American Ninja?
American Ninja scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in American Ninja?
American Ninja stars Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock, and John Fujioka. Sam Firstenberg is the director.
How long is American Ninja?
American Ninja runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
When did American Ninja come out?
American Ninja was released on August 30, 1985.
Which studio made American Ninja?
American Ninja was produced by The Cannon Group and Golan-Globus Productions in the United States and the Netherlands.
What was the budget for American Ninja?
American Ninja was made on a budget of $1,000,000.
How much did American Ninja make at the box office?
American Ninja grossed $10,499,694 worldwide, against a budget of $1,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.