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Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Ninja: Shadow of a Tear is a 2013 action thriller directed by Isaac Florentine. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $544,853 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$544.9K
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Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Isaac Florentine
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ninja: Shadow of a Tear About?

The premise of Ninja: Shadow of a Tear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a devastating attack shatters his world, martial arts expert Casey Bowman seeks retribution. He trains relentlessly with his friend Nakabara, honing his skills as he hunts those responsible. But as he pursues his targets, Casey questions the loyalty of his allies, realizing that anyone could be a suspect. He must confront not only formidable enemies but also his own doubts in a climactic battle where only the most skilled and trustworthy warrior can survive.

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • torture
  • tied to a chair
  • muscular
  • bare chested male bondage
  • ninjutsu
  • one man army
  • one against many
  • kung fu
  • neck breaking
  • martial arts action
  • thailand
  • drug lord
+9 more
  • revenge
  • ninja
  • martial arts
  • second part
  • sequel
  • hook and chain
  • handcuffs
  • katana
  • bare feet
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Crew

The Director of Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

Directed by Isaac Florentine.

From the director

More from Isaac Florentine

More films directed by Isaac Florentine, best-rated first: Acts Of Vengeance, Assassin's Bullet, Hounds of War and Hellfire.

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Ratings

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ninja: Shadow of a Tear 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Plot Summary

What happens in Ninja: Shadow of a Tear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Casey had settled into a quiet life with his wife, Namiko, and was eagerly expecting their first child, believing he had left the perilous days of the Kōga ninja dojo behind him. However, his peaceful existence shattered unexpectedly when he encountered two attackers brandishing knives. As he easily dispatched them, he remained unaware that this incident was just the precursor to a much darker fate. That night, during a routine grocery trip, Casey rushed home only to be confronted with the horrifying scene of Namiko’s lifeless body, her neck bearing the horrific marks of a barbed wire weapon.

Full summary

The whole story of Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, scene by scene

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Box office

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Box Office

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear grossed $544,853 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$544.9K

International
$544.9K
Videos

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Ninja: Shadow of a Tear.

Ninja: Shadow Of A Tear Official Trailer 1 (2013) - Action Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ninja: Shadow of a Tear?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What tragic event shatters Casey's tranquility in the film?

Cars

Cars in Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

24 cars on screen, including the 1982 Toyota Corona and the 1974 Datsun 120Y.

All 24 cars
  • 1982 Toyota Corona in Ninja: Shadow of a Tear 1982 Toyota Corona Main role
  • 1974 Datsun 120Y in Ninja: Shadow of a Tear 1974 Datsun 120Y Minor role
  • Expertise Icon in Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Expertise Icon Minor role
  • 1995 Isuzu Elf in Ninja: Shadow of a Tear 1995 Isuzu Elf Minor role
Details

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “Ninja - Shadow of a Tear” and “Ninja II”.

Also known as
  • Ninja - Shadow of a Tear
  • Ninja II
  • Ninja 2
  • Ninja II: Sombra de una Lagrima
  • Ninja 2 La Sombra de la Muerte
  • Ninja 2 - A Vingança
  • Nindzė 2
  • Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear
  • Ninja 2: Shadow of a Tear
  • Ниндзя 2
  • Ninja - Pfad der Rache
  • Ninja 2: Gözyaşının Gölgesi
+17 more
  • 忍者2:撕裂的暗影
  • Ninja 2 – A harcos bosszúja
  • Ninja 2: La sombra de la muerte
  • Ninja 2: Cień Łzy
  • Ninja 2 : Shadow of a Tear
  • נינג'ה: צל של דמעה
  • Ninja 2: A Vingança
  • Ніндзя: Тінь сльози
  • Нинджа 2
  • Ninja 2: Pomsta
  • Nindzė: ašaros šešėlis
  • 닌자 2: 섀도우 어쌔신
  • Ninja 2: La venganza del guerrero
  • Sát Thủ Ninja 2: Báo Thù
  • Ninja: Răzbunarea
  • ニンジャ・アベンジャーズ
  • 忍者 2:撕裂的暗影

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FAQ

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ninja: Shadow of a Tear?

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Ninja: Shadow of a Tear released?

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear was released on December 31, 2013.

Who directed Ninja: Shadow of a Tear?

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear was directed by Isaac Florentine.

More films by Isaac Florentine

How much did Ninja: Shadow of a Tear make at the box office?

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear grossed $544,853 worldwide.

How is Ninja: Shadow of a Tear rated?

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Ninja: Shadow of a Tear have a post-credit scene?

No. Ninja: Shadow of a Tear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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