Ninja Assassin (2009)
A relentless, high-octane thriller plunges into a gritty world of assassins and a quest for pulpy revenge.
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.
How intense is Ninja Assassin?
Ninja Assassin is not scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Ninja Assassin feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ninja Assassin
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ninja Assassin for you?
Is Ninja Assassin scary?
No. Ninja Assassin is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ninja Assassin gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Ninja Assassin sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ninja Assassin OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Ninja Assassin?
Ninja Assassin runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Ninja Assassin?
Ninja Assassin is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Ninja Assassin have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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