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The Sensei

4.220081h 35mMovieActionDrama

Lonely gay teenager, McClain, struggles to fit in with his classmates in a small, conservative Colorado town. After he's severely beaten at school, Karen O'Neil, a martial arts Sensei, secretly trains him to defend himself. When the town…

DirectorDiana Lee Inosanto
WriterDiana Lee Inosanto
ProducersDiana Lee Inosanto·Ron Balicki

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HooplaHooplaFilmzieFilmzie
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Diana Lee Inosanto

DIDiana Lee Inosanto
Diana Lee Inosanto
Karen O'Neil
MI
Michael O'Laskey II
McClain Evans
KDKeith David
Keith David
Minister
MMMark McGraw
Mark McGraw
Rick Beard
KKKerry Knuppe
Kerry Knuppe
Brenda
JL
Jeff Liu
Matthew
JCJonathan Camp
Jonathan Camp
Craig Beard
BP
Ben Perkins
Buck
IPIvan Padilla
Ivan Padilla
Darrel
SRScott Cooper Ryan
Scott Cooper Ryan
Clyde
GS
Gina Scalzi
Annie Evans
SWSpice Williams-Crosby
Spice Williams-Crosby
Judith

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The Sensei — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sensei?

The Sensei is streaming on Hoopla and Filmzie in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sensei on Netflix?

No, The Sensei is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Filmzie.

Is The Sensei on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Sensei isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Hoopla and Filmzie instead.

Where can I watch The Sensei for free?

The Sensei is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Filmzie in Australia.