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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·James R. Silke
ProducersGideon Amir·Yoram Globus

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Cast · Directed by Sam Firstenberg

MDMichael Dudikoff
Michael Dudikoff
Pvt. Joe Armstrong
SJSteve James
Steve James
Cpl. Curtis Jackson
JAJudie Aronson
Judie Aronson
Patricia Hickock
GKGuich Koock
Guich Koock
Col. William T. Hickock
JFJohn Fujioka
John Fujioka
Shinyuki
DS
Don Stewart
Victor Ortega
JLJohn LaMotta
John LaMotta
MSgt. Rinaldo
TYTadashi Yamashita
Tadashi Yamashita
Black Star Ninja
PBPhillip Brock
Phillip Brock
Pvt. Charley Madison
TCTony Carreon
Tony Carreon
Older Colombian
RVRoi Vinzon
Roi Vinzon
Younger Colombian
RNRichard Norton
Richard Norton
MP

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American Ninja — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Ninja?

American Ninja is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is American Ninja on Netflix?

No, American Ninja is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

Is American Ninja on Amazon Prime Video?

American Ninja isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch American Ninja for free?

American Ninja is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

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).