3 Ninjas (1992)

Each year, three brothers visit their grandfather for the summer. He is highly skilled in ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques.

Director:

Jon Turteltaub

Writers:

Kenny Kim (story), Edward Emanuel (screenplay)

Stars:

Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victor Wong	...	Grandpa
Michael Treanor	...	Rocky
Max Elliott Slade	...	Colt
Chad Power	...	Tum Tum
Rand Kingsley	...	Snyder
Alan McRae	...	Sam Douglas
Margarita Franco	...	Jessica Douglas
Kate Sargeant	...	Emily
Joel Swetow	...	Brown
Professor Toru Tanaka	...	Rushmore (as Toru Tanaka)
Patrick Labyorteaux	...	Fester
Race Nelson	...	Marcus
D.J. Harder	...	Hammer
Baha Jackson	...	Bully
Scott Caudill	...	Bully

Storyline

Each year, three brothers, Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visit their grandfather, Mori Tanaka, for the summer. Mori is highly skilled in ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques. After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the F.B.I., it's time for the three ninja brothers! Using their martial artistry, they team up to battle the crime ring and outwit some very persistent kidnappers!

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Plot Keywords:

slapstick comedy | child in danger | police officer | subjective camera | federal bureau of investigation | 

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Taglines:

Disney's new or a big shot! A Bruce Lee for young people

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for martial arts action, mild language, and theme

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 August 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ninja Kids

Filming Locations:

580 Myrtle Ct, Oak Park, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,888,920, 9 August 1992, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$29,000,301

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures, Global Venture Hollywood, Sheen Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min 98 min (uncut) 95 min (web)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Treanor and Max Elliott Slade were like brothers. In fact, Michael Treanor quotes, "Once Max got me into a headlock while I was memorizing my lines. I got him pinned pretty quick. It was funny watching him trying to get out of my grip. He wouldn't give up 'til 10 minutes later. The kid needs to learn to give up!"

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Goofs

Snyder's helicopter doesn't make any noise until it appears on screen. Helicopters are extremely noisy vehicles, and it should have been making noise, even out of the angle of view.

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Quotes

Fester: [while eating the pizza they stole] Y'know, we should save some of this for the kids we're nabbing.
Hammer: They're probably pretty nice kids.
Colt: [scene cuts] Where are all the weapons? The sling-shot, the knife throwers?

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Alternate Versions

The version that airs on the WAM! movie channel has an added scene in which Fester asks his uncle if he can be paid, following the fiasco at the Douglas house.

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Connections

Followed by 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998)

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Soundtracks

Kid Power
Written by Richard Marvin (as Rick Marvin) & Will Roc (as William Griffin)
Performed by Will Roc

User Reviews

Great movie!

I love this movie! Those three guys are not only great at martial arts but funny and charming actors as well. All the kids loved it when it came out and still quote lines from this 'classic.' Yes, there are borrowed ideas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Home Alone...) but who doesn't? And stunt doubles for the Grandfather, but who do you think he is, Jackie Chan? Victor Wong makes a sincere grandfather/mentor. Hey, the adult reviewers may not have enjoyed or even understood this movie, but the 'kids' that I know, did. As for the Ninjas themselves, they acted naturally and credibly. A perfect family movie.