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Beverly Hills Ninja

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
41K
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Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
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A man tries to rescue a woman with a little help from his half brother.A man tries to rescue a woman with a little help from his half brother.A man tries to rescue a woman with a little help from his half brother.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
41K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dennis Dugan
  • Writers
    • Mark Feldberg
    • Mitchell Klebanoff
  • Stars
    • Chris Farley
    • Nicollette Sheridan
    • Robin Shou
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dennis Dugan
  • Writers
    • Mark Feldberg
    • Mitchell Klebanoff
  • Stars
    • Chris Farley
    • Nicollette Sheridan
    • Robin Shou
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 101User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Beverly Hills Ninja
    Trailer 2:10
    Beverly Hills Ninja

    Photos50

    Chris Farley and Chris Rock in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
    Chris Farley and Nicollette Sheridan in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
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    Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
    Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
    Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
    Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
    Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
    Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
    Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)

    Top cast

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    Chris Farley
    Chris Farley
    • Haruas Haru
    Nicollette Sheridan
    Nicollette Sheridan
    • Allison Pageas Allison Page…
    Robin Shou
    Robin Shou
    • Gobeias Gobei
    Nathaniel Parker
    Nathaniel Parker
    • Martin Tanleyas Martin Tanley
    Soon-Tek Oh
    Soon-Tek Oh
    • Senseias Sensei
    Keith Cooke
    Keith Cooke
    • Nobuas Nobu
    • (as Keith Cooke Hirabayashi)
    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    • Joeyas Joey
    François Chau
    François Chau
    • Izumoas Izumo
    Dale Ishimoto
    Dale Ishimoto
    • Old Japanese Manas Old Japanese Man
    Daming Chen
    • Head Kobudosaias Head Kobudosai
    Burt Bulos
    Burt Bulos
    • Mr. Ozaruas Mr. Ozaru
    Curtis Blanck
    • Billyas Billy
    Tom Bailey
    • Billy's Dadas Billy's Dad
    Jason Tobin
    Jason Tobin
    • Busboyas Busboy
    • (as Jason J. Tobin)
    Richard Kline
    Richard Kline
    • Driveras Driver
    Anna Mathias
    Anna Mathias
    • Female Traveleras Female Traveler
    Nathan Jung
    Nathan Jung
    • Fishermanas Fisherman
    John Farley
    John Farley
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Mark Feldberg
      • Mitchell Klebanoff
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Following a ship wreck, a baby is rescued by a clan of Ninja warriors and raised by them as one of their own. But Haru (Chris Farley), as he is called, never quite fits in, nor does he manage to make a worthy Ninja. However, the good-natured and persevering Haru, in his own bumbling way, and with some help from Gobei (Robin Shou), manages to prove himself to be a winner in the end. —Jeff Hole <jeffhole@aol.com>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Kung fool!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sex related humor, martial arts violence and a humerous drug related scene
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Christian Bale, when asked what his favorite movie was, named this as his favorite comedy. Though he's only ever watched it twice.
    • Goofs
      When Haru is disguised as a chef in the restaurant, he tosses a piece of shrimp up in the air and it lands on the inside of a woman's black shirt. When Haru retrieves the shrimp from her shirt with tongs it is hanging on the outside of her shirt.
    • Quotes

      Haru: Do not worry. A ninja knows when he is in danger.

      [Tanley and his men fire machine guns at them]

      Haru: Now we are in danger. We are really in danger.

    • Alternate versions
      Another scene that was deleted from the original release, but appears when shown on TBS shows Sinsei telling Haru that perhaps he should do something else with his life than be a ninja. Haru tells him that if he couldn't be a ninja, he would commit Hari-Kari (Ritual suicide)
    • Connections
      Featured in 1997 MTV Movie Awards (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Kung Fu Fighting
      Written by Carl Douglas

      Performed by Carl Douglas

      Courtesy of Schacht Musik

    User reviews101

    Review
    Top review
    Chris Farley=funny
    There has'nt been one Chris Farley movie I have'nt had a good time watching!I think this is a really funny and enjoyable comedy that everyone can enjoy!I highly recommend seeing it if you have'nt already!



    Final Verdict:A(96%) what you'd expect out of a Chris Farley movie!
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    • mooreandmoore
    • Jun 20, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beverly Hills Fat Person
    • Filming locations
      • Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Beverly Hills Ninja Productions
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,480,418
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,220,920
      • Jan 20, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,480,418
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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