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5.7 / 10(340 votes)IMDbPG19941h 33m$11.8M Worldwide GrossJapan, United States of America

3 Ninjas Kick Back

“Colt, Rocky and Tum Tum are back for bigger kicks in an all new adventure”

Synopsis

During a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.

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3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) Teaser (VHS Capture)

Type: Teaser • Published 2015-03-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 6, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 6, 2001

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.59x ROI)

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$11.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.59x

-$8.2M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $20MWorldwide: $11.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles T. Kanganis
Screenplay & Story
Mark Saltzman
Original Score
Richard Marvin
Original Title
3 Ninjas Kick Back
Country of Origin
Japan, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$20M
Worldwide Gross
$11.8M
Production Studios
TriStar Pictures, Sheen Productions, Leeds/Ben-Ami Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles T. Kanganis

Screenplay & Story

Mark Saltzman, Shin Sang-ok

Original Score & Music

Richard Marvin

Director of Photography

Christopher Faloona

Film Editing

David Rennie, Jeffrey Reiner

Producers

Arthur Leeds, Satoru Aoshima, Yoram Ben-Ami, James Kang, Martha W. Chang

Department Leadership Roster

Charles T. Kanganis

Charles T. Kanganis

Director

Mark Saltzman

Screenplay

Miye 'Mimi' Matsumoto

Costume Design

Arthur Leeds

Producer

David Rennie

Editor

Richard Marvin

Richard Marvin

Original Music Composer

Satoru Aoshima

Producer

James Kang

Producer

Takeshi Yamazaki

Costume Design

Martha W. Chang

Producer

Shin Sang-ok

Shin Sang-ok

Writer

Jeffrey Reiner

Jeffrey Reiner

Editor

Masao Nagai

Producer

Christopher Faloona

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Ninjas Kick Back

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is 3 Ninjas Kick Back about?

During a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.

Who directed 3 Ninjas Kick Back?

3 Ninjas Kick Back was directed by Charles T. Kanganis.

Who stars in 3 Ninjas Kick Back?

The principal cast of 3 Ninjas Kick Back includes Victor Wong, Max Elliott Slade, Sean Fox, J. Evan Bonifant, Caroline Junko King.

When was 3 Ninjas Kick Back released and how long is it?

3 Ninjas Kick Back was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of 3 Ninjas Kick Back?

3 Ninjas Kick Back had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $11.8M at the worldwide box office (0.59 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for 3 Ninjas Kick Back?

The original motion picture soundtrack for 3 Ninjas Kick Back was composed by Richard Marvin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for 3 Ninjas Kick Back?

3 Ninjas Kick Back holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).