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American Ninja

6.019851h 35mRMovieActionAdventure

Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions…

DirectorSam Firstenberg

WritersPaul De Mielche·Avi Kleinberger

ProducersKen Metcalfe·Menahem Golan

Where to watch

MGM Amazon Channel

MGM Amazon Channel Tubi TV

Tubi TV

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sam Firstenberg

Michael Dudikoff

Michael Dudikoff

Pvt. Joe Armstrong

Steve James

Cpl. Curtis Jackson

Judie Aronson

Patricia Hickock

Guich Koock

Col. William T. Hickock

John Fujioka

John LaMotta

Tadashi Yamashita

Tadashi Yamashita

Black Star Ninja

Phillip Brock

Pvt. Charley Madison

Tony Carreon

Older Colombian

Roi Vinzon

Younger Colombian

Richard Norton

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American Ninja — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Ninja?

American Ninja is streaming on MGM and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is American Ninja on Netflix?

No, American Ninja is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on MGM and Tubi TV.

Is American Ninja on Amazon Prime Video?

No, American Ninja isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on MGM and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch American Ninja for free?

American Ninja is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to American Ninja?

Yes — American Ninja is followed by American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) in the American Ninja Collection.

Is there a prequel to American Ninja?

American Ninja is the first film in the American Ninja Collection.

Is American Ninja part of a trilogy?

No — American Ninja is part of the American Ninja Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the American Ninja Collection?

There are 5 films in the American Ninja Collection: American Ninja (1985), American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987), American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989), American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) and American Ninja 5 (1993).