Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

"An ancient hero returns with a vengeance."

2013 1h 35m EN

👍

6.8

SOLID

🔥

100%

CERTIFIED FRESH

⭐

6.2

IMDB

★6.8TMDB · 457🍅100%Rotten Tomatoes★6.2IMDB · 14,406

ActionCrimeThriller

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

Fight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial-arts master Casey Bowman after his life of domestic bliss is shattered by a savage act of violence. Vowing revenge, the fearless American stealthily tracks the killer from Osaka to Bangkok to Rangoon with the help of a wise and crafty sensei. His only clues: a series of victims whose necks bear the distinctive mark of strangulation by barbed wire. Fighting to avenge as well as to survive, Casey must sharpen his razor-like responses and take his battle skills to the next level, even using deep meditation to fake his own death. His target: the sinister drug lord Goro, who is flooding the streets with deadly meth cooked at his remote jungle factory. To prepare for his ultimate confrontation, Casey must finally become an invisible warrior worthy of the name Ninja. But just when his prey is cornered, an unexpected twist shows Casey that his battle is only beginning: he truly can trust no one.

“An ancient hero returns with a vengeance.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Amazon Prime VideoSubscription

fuboTVSubscription

Amazon Prime Video with AdsSubscription

Howdy Amazon ChannelSubscription

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

YouTubeRent

Amazon VideoBuy

Apple TV StoreBuy

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Cast

Scott Adkins
Casey
Kane Kosugi
Nakabara
Mika Hijii
Namiko
Shun Sugata
Goro
Vithaya Pansringarm
General Sung
Mukesh Bhatt
Mike
Tim Man
Myat
Jawed Berni
Lucas

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Isaac Florentine
Writers: David N. White
Languages: English, Japanese
Countries: Thailand, United States of America

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 8

ERA

Did you know

Released 13 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 8

WORLD

Did you know

Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Japanese.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 8

WORLD

Did you know

International production across 2 countries: Thailand, United States of America.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 8

CINEMA

Did you know

Part of the "Ninja Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Isaac Florentine, shot by Ross W. Clarkson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Original score by Logan Mader. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Irit Raz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

8 / 8

CAST

Did you know

Scott Adkins and Kane Kosugi and Mika Hijii carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Isaac Florentine directs. Ross W. Clarkson behind the camera. Logan Mader scores. Irit Raz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Thailand, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Japanese.
3International production across 2 countries: Thailand, United States of America.
4Part of the "Ninja Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Isaac Florentine, shot by Ross W. Clarkson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Logan Mader. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Irit Raz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Scott Adkins and Kane Kosugi and Mika Hijii carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "An ancient hero returns with a vengeance.".
10IMDB entry: tt2458106 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Ross W. Clarkson
Original score: Logan Mader
Editing: Irit Raz
Production design: Rakpan Thanadpojanamart
Costume design: Preeyanan Suwannathada
Stunt coordinator: Tim Man
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $82,000,100
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% 🍅 Fresh
IMDB rating: 6.2/10 · 14,406 votes
MPAA: R

Part of

Ninja Collection

An ancient hero returns with a vengeance.

Also by

Isaac Florentine

Stills · wallpapers

Selected frames

Full-resolution frames — open one to save it as a wallpaper.

Wallpaper

Trailers & featurettes

Watch the pieces

Community reviews

What people are saying

MovieGuys2023-07-08
★ 7/10
Like a medium rare steak, with fries, coleslaw and an ice cold beer, Ninja Shadow of a Tear is simple but satisfying. This martial arts action flick is reminiscent of 80's and 90's martial arts films. Its not trying to be clever. Instead, its fast paced, entertaining and fun. Scott Atkins martial arts are top shelf and this flick gives him the opportunity to literally "let loose". Indeed, the cast, which includes the son of a famous 80's martial arts action star and extra's, all appear to have above average martial arts skills. This lends this film polish and flair, that shows in the final product. Fight scenes that dominate this film, are crisply choreographed, a little inventive and fast paced. In summary, a great 80's,90's style martial arts action film, that's entertaining from beginning to end. Keep em coming....!

Production companies