3 Ninjas

Tum Tum, Colt and Rocky Ready for a Ninja Summer!

1992 • 96 min • Family · Action · Adventure · Comedy

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Synopsis

Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa, for the summer. Mori is a highly skilled in the fields of Martial arts and Ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques. After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI, it's time for the 3 brother NINJAS! To use their martial arts skills, they team up to battle the crime ring and outwit some very persistent kidnappers!

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

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Three young brothers, trained in martial arts by their eccentric Japanese grandfather, must use their ninja skills to outwit a group of bumbling kidnappers. They team up to protect themselves and help the authorities bring a crime boss to justice.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Slapstick fight scenes
Some menacing villains
The boys are in peril

What it models well

Teamwork and cooperation
Family bonds and loyalty
Standing up for what's right
Martial arts discipline

Talk about it after

Using skills responsibly
Dealing with bullies
The importance of family
What makes a good hero?

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Top billed cast

Director: Jon Turteltaub • Crew: Kenny Kim, Edward Emanuel

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Reviewer notes

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Let's delve into the rise and fall of the three ninjas franchise. Initially, the original “3 Ninjas” stands out as a remarkable film, even though it may not have received the same critical acclaim as others. It exudes a fun 90s vibe that resonates with many viewers. The characters Rocky, Colt, and Tumtum are engaging, especially in their martial arts pursuits under the guidance of their grandfather, Tanaka.…
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