Surf Ninjas

PG

1993

1h 26m

Action

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23%

22 Reviews

Tomatometer

68%

10,000+ Ratings

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Brothers Johnny (Ernie Reyes Jr.) and Adam (Nicolas Cowan) are coasting through a fun surfer existence in Los Angeles when they are suddenly accosted by a band of ninjas. A mysterious warrior comes to their aid, later telling the brothers that they are the royal heirs to the throne of Patusan, an embattled island under the rule of a tyrannical leader (Leslie Nielsen). After discovering their untapped ninja skills, Johnny and Adam agree to travel to Patusan to overthrow the current monarchy.

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Dr. Skip M

Loved this movie. Super fun, popcorn movie. Anyone who is looking for a cinematic masterpiece is looking in the wrong place. Knows exactly what it is and doesn't apologize, a family friendly action comedy. Watch it, and thank me later.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/23

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StephenPaul C

The worst 01 hour: and 26 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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M R

This film was fun and aged surprisingly well. While "3 Ninjas" was much more well known among my generation growing up, "Surf Ninjas" was equally as enjoyable. It's not meant to be taken seriously, obviously. I thought the plot was interesting. The fighting scenes are well done. It's reminiscent of that Saturday Morning Karate Masters tv show. While not a classic by any stretch, if you like martial arts, ninjas, surfing (I don't surf but appreciate it from a distance) presented in a family/kids film tone, this movie's cool. I saw it a year ago and still liked it. The film is sorta like a mix between "3 Ninjas" and "Point Break" story wise with a TMNT esque vibe. Final Grade: 75/100 C

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/23

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Jordan S

While it not a good film, It a excellent popcorn film. It suppose to be a turn your brain off film, which was sucessful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/23

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Max Y

One of my favorite movies…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Samuel B

surfbord grind on dat wood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/23

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Neal Israel

Director

Ernie Reyes Jr.

Zatch

Rob Schneider

Iggy

Nicolas Cowan

Adam

Leslie Nielsen

Colonel Chi

Tone Loc

Lieutenant Spence

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Jeff Shannon

Seattle Times

Oh, gee, have I given too much away? Is there something in this lyrical narrative that can't be detected in the first five minutes?

Rated: 1.5/4

Jun 3, 2013

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Desmond Ryan

Philadelphia Inquirer

What do ninjas and surfers have to do with each other? You've got me, and I heroically sat through all of Surf Ninjas.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 3, 2013

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Variety

Action is relatively mild for the genre and, unfortunately, so are the jokes.

May 8, 2005

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Avaryl Halley

Movie Bitches

Bravo to Ernie Reyes Jr!!

Rated: 7/10

Apr 24, 2024

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Andrew Galdi

Movie Bitches

It’s Weird and Dumb and I Love It

Rated: 6/10

Apr 24, 2024

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

I very much enjoyed this film and will always have a fondness for Ernie Reyes, Jr. If you don't take it too seriously, you'll have fun!

Rated: 5/5

Feb 26, 2024

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Synopsis

Brothers Johnny (Ernie Reyes Jr.) and Adam (Nicolas Cowan) are coasting through a fun surfer existence in Los Angeles when they are suddenly accosted by a band of ninjas. A mysterious warrior comes to their aid, later telling the brothers that they are the royal heirs to the throne of Patusan, an embattled island under the rule of a tyrannical leader (Leslie Nielsen). After discovering their untapped ninja skills, Johnny and Adam agree to travel to Patusan to overthrow the current monarchy.

Director: Neal Israel
Producer: Dan Gordon, Kevin Moreton, Sara Risher
Screenwriter: Dan Gordon
Rating: PG
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 3, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.9M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround