---
title: "Ninja"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 25602
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Ninja (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ninja is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Nu Image, Millennium Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Western student of ninjutsu must safeguard a legendary armored chest in New York."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique blend of Eastern martial arts and Western settings
- Centers on a high‑paced mission to protect a legendary ninja artifact

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime under 90 minutes may limit character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense action sequences and a serious thriller tone, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, gritty, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Isaac Florentine
- **Networks / Studios**: Nu Image, Millennium Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Scott Adkins** as *Casey*
- **Tsuyoshi Ihara** as *Masazuka*
- **Mika Hijii** as *Namiko*
- **Todd Jensen** as *Detective Traxler*
- **Garrick Hagon** as *Professor Garrison*
- **Togo Igawa** as *Sensei*
- **Miles Anderson** as *Temple*
- **Valentin Ganev** as *Klimitov*
- **Atanas Srebrev** as *Detective Vukovich*
- **Fumio Demura** as *Shihan Dai*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main objective of the protagonist?
Casey is tasked with protecting the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest containing the last Koga Ninja's weapons.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The plot moves from Japan, where Casey studies ninjutsu, to New York City, where he must guard the chest.

### Q: What is the Yoroi Bitsu?
It is an armored chest said to contain the weapons of the last Koga Ninja.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ninja — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25602)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*