Beverly Hills Ninja

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Beverly Hills Ninja

PG-13

Released Jan 17, 1997

1h 28m

Comedy

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When a young American boy washes ashore near a village populated by skilled Japanese warriors, they raise the child as one of them and instruct him in the ways of ninjitsu. Unfortunately, he grows up to be the overweight and inept but very enthusiastic Haru (Chris Farley), who remains intent on becoming a real ninja. Haru's first assignment -- protecting a beautiful woman from California -- doesn't go smoothly, since he's both uncoordinated and completely unaccustomed to Western culture.

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Critics Consensus

Far from silent but comedically deadly, Beverly Hills Ninja proves painfully unfunny.

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 0/5

Aug 29, 2004

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

Farley, a real lightweight compared to such late, great predecessors John Belushi and John Candy, brings none of Belushi's edgy intelligence, nor Candy's gentle pathos to this comic caricature.

Jan 22, 2002

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

A satisfying and sturdy vehicle for Farley that ought to please his fans, youngsters especially.

Feb 14, 2001

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Director Dennis Dugan might be best known for the eight movies he made with Adam Sandler, but other dumdum comedies can be found scattered like so much used kitty litter across his filmography. One such effort is this witless comedy.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 22, 2024

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

If watching bruise-inflicting fat jokes is your idea of an evening out, this is 90 minutes for you.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 10, 2022

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Pratfall violence, crude humor in silly Farley movie.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 19, 2021

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Jerry B

If You looking to relax and like to have a lot of laugh this is the movie to watch .Rotten tomatoes rating is way low for such of classic.This is comedy movie so threat it as one.If You like Happy Gilmore,Airplane,Dumb & Dumber,Naked gun,Borat this is movie for You ! ENJOY!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/24

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Will M

I watched this the other day and thoroughly enjoyed it. Disappointed to read about how critics gave it such poor reviews. It’s Chris Farley as a ninja… what the hell were you expecting?? Awesome movie. Five stars. Long live Chris Farley!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/24

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ERIC T

This movie is an American classic the fact Rotten tomatoes should be ashamed of themselves and fire everyone associated with this rating. I hope all you corporate fucks get hit by a moving train! Losers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/24

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Curtis M

Classic Chris Farley

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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Daniel M

some real funny moments in this movie i enjoyed it:)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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Brian M

Was like if a 5 minute SNL sketch of Chris Farley being fat was stretched into a full hour and a half movie. Far Cry from Farley's debut movie Tommy Boy

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/16/23

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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - Haru Battles Tanley

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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - I Will Be Watching Your Every Move

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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - Haru the Hibachi Chef

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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - No One Messes With My Brother

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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - Hibachi Brawl

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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - The Great White Ninja

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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - Haru Says Goodbye

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Synopsis

When a young American boy washes ashore near a village populated by skilled Japanese warriors, they raise the child as one of them and instruct him in the ways of ninjitsu. Unfortunately, he grows up to be the overweight and inept but very enthusiastic Haru (Chris Farley), who remains intent on becoming a real ninja. Haru's first assignment -- protecting a beautiful woman from California -- doesn't go smoothly, since he's both uncoordinated and completely unaccustomed to Western culture.

Director: Dennis Dugan
Producer: Brad Krevoy, Bradley Jenkel, Tony Shimkin, Steven Stabler
Screenwriter: Mark Feldberg, Mitchell Klebanoff
Distributor: TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Motion Picture Corporation of America
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 17, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.2M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Surround, SDDS

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