Surf Ninjas
“Surf's up! Time to save the world!”
Synopsis
Two Asian-American "surfer-dude" brothers discover they are the long lost princes from a China Sea Island. Part of their inheritance includes magically-induced martial arts prowess and seeing the future. Using their new powers, they act to overthrow the island's current dictator, a despotic madman with a metal face!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Surf Ninjas (1993) Official Trailer - Rob Schneider, Ernie Reyes Jr. Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-14
Top Cast
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Ernie Reyes Jr.
Johnny
Nicolas Cowan
Adam
John Karlen
Mac
Rob Schneider
Iggy
Leslie Nielsen
Colonel Chi
Tone Loc
Lieutenant Spence
Kelly Hu
Ro-May
Sheng Meng
Major Snee
Tad Horino
Gum-Bey
Philip Tan
Captain Ming
Nathan Jung
Manchu
Keone Young
Baba Ram
Neal Israel
Mr. Dunbar
Romy Walthall
Miss Robertson
Oliver Mills
Moto Surfer
Jonathan Schmock
School Cop
Pete Antico
Cop #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.76x
-$1.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neal Israel
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gordon
- Original Score
- David Kitay
- Original Title
- Surf Ninjas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.9M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neal Israel
Dan Gordon
David Kitay
Arthur Albert, Victor Hammer
Tom Walls
Evzen Kolar, Kevin Moreton, Dan Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Neal Israel
Director
Dan Gordon
Writer
Evzen Kolar
Producer
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
Victor Hammer
Director of Photography
Tom Walls
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surf Ninjas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Surf Ninjas about?
Two Asian-American "surfer-dude" brothers discover they are the long lost princes from a China Sea Island. Part of their inheritance includes magically-induced martial arts prowess and seeing the future. Using their new powers, they act to overthrow the island's current dictator, a despotic madman with a metal face!
Who directed Surf Ninjas?
Surf Ninjas was directed by Neal Israel.
Who stars in Surf Ninjas?
The principal cast of Surf Ninjas includes Ernie Reyes Sr., Ernie Reyes Jr., Nicolas Cowan, John Karlen, Rob Schneider.
When was Surf Ninjas released and how long is it?
Surf Ninjas was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Surf Ninjas?
Surf Ninjas had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $4.9M at the worldwide box office (0.76 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Surf Ninjas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surf Ninjas was composed by David Kitay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Surf Ninjas?
Surf Ninjas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).