IMDb 4.4 1995 HD

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

1995
Action Adventure Comedy Family
85 min PG-13 USA
5 / 10
4.4 IMDB

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Shin Sang-ok / Eric Small / Thomas B. Park / Carla Bowen / Suzie Pelissier / Scott Harris / Mark Choi
Starring
Victor Wong Chi-Keung / Charles Napier / Michael Treanor / Max Elliott Slade / Chad Power / Crystle Lightning / Patrick Kilpatrick / Don Shanks

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

action-packed predictable energetic dated fun earnest straightforward juvenile spirited simple entertaining

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 15, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

One can appreciate the intention behind '3 Ninjas Knuckle Up' – a story about young heroes fighting corporate greed and environmental damage. However, the execution falters significantly. The performances, while enthusiastic, often lack depth, and the narrative feels…

A
Arthur Pendelton
May 15, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For fans of the '3 Ninjas' universe, 'Knuckle Up' delivers the expected dose of martial arts action and juvenile heroism. The central plot, focused on environmental justice and a corrupt town, provides a compelling enough reason for the…

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 15, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'3 Ninjas Knuckle Up' presents a rather earnest, if somewhat dated, take on the children's martial arts genre. The narrative, pitting the ninjas against a greedy industrialist despoiling the environment, feels both relevant and a little simplistic. The…

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Marcus Thorne
May 15, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This instalment of the '3 Ninjas' saga leans heavily into its action-adventure roots, presenting a clear-cut conflict where our young heroes must thwart an environmental villain. The film's tone is consistently upbeat, aiming squarely at a younger demographic…

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Eleanor Vance
May 15, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

A return to form for the franchise, '3 Ninjas Knuckle Up' offers a familiar blend of youthful martial arts antics and a straightforward good-versus-evil narrative. The plot, revolving around saving a local tribe from a toxic waste dumper,…

FAQs

The 3 Ninjas encounter a multi-faceted set of adversaries. Their primary challenge is a wealthy, corrupt businessman who controls the town, including the police and the mayor, and is actively destroying the environment. To achieve their goal, they must also contend with a tough motorcycle gang and a group of renegade cowboys. Furthermore, they are tasked with finding Joe's father and a crucial secret disk, adding layers of investigation and rescue to their martial arts battles.