Ninja Assassin (2009)

Ninja Assassin parents guide

Heads up on extreme gore. That is past what the R on the box suggests. Beyond that, moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Extreme gore

Our top level for gore.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Ninja Assassin scary?

No. Ninja Assassin is not a scary watch.

How gory is Ninja Assassin?

Extreme gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Ninja Assassin rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Ninja Assassin about?

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 and crew

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