Surf Ninjas

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Surf Ninjas

PG,

1993,

1h 26m,

Action

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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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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鈥檚 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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Michael V

Campy early 90s classic. Laughed consistently

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Kale b

Loved the 90s era and this movie added a great adventure for families to enjoy action, comedy and fun馃憤馃徑

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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mike g

saw this movie when I was kid and have loved it ever since. yes the jokes are corny but it's a kids movie and come on it was the 90s..lot better acting than movies these days! I would definitely recommend this for a late night laugh fest!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Audience Member

If I had to describe this movie in one sentence, it would be "the perfect blend of cheese". This movie was never meant to be super serious. It was meant to be dumb, cheesy, and fun. It was highly enjoyable when it came out in the early 90s and it's still highly enjoyable now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/25

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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

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: Evzen Kolar
Screenwriter: Dan Gordon
Production Co: New Line Cinema
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

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