Beverly Hills Ninja

PG-13

Released Jan 17, 1997

1 hr. 28 min.

Comedy

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14%

29 Reviews

Tomatometer

53%

250,000+ Ratings

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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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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

03/14/24

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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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Michael J L

the power of a big heart can still win. I am one with the universe!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/23

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Andre G

I forgot how funny this movie is. I used to watch this all the time. Still as funny now as it was back then.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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Dennis Dugan

Director

Chris Farley

Haru

Nicollette Sheridan

Allison Page

Robin Shou

Gobei

Nathaniel Parker

Martin Tanley

Chris Rock

Joey

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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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Beverly Hills Ninja: Official Clip - A Trained Master

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Marc Savlov

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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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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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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Rated: 2/5

Oct 23, 2006

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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
Executive Producer: Scott Atkins, John Bertolli, Jeff Ivers, Michael Rotenberg
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
Sound Mix: Surround, SDDS

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