Watari, the Ninja Boy
1966, Japanese. Directed by Sadao Funatoko.
Adapted from Sanpei Shirato's classic manga, a legend unfolds as Watari, a young boy skilled in ninjutsu, takes on the corruption inside the Iga clan and avenges many unjustly killed ninja by the acts of Sandayu Momochi's scheming vice-leader.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Watari, the Ninja Boy is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 21 July 1966
- Original title
- 大忍術映画 ワタリ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masaru Igami, Sanpei Shirato, Shun'ichi Nishimura
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Watari, the Ninja Boy: quick answers
What comes after Watari, the Ninja Boy?
Next in the series: Watari the Conqueror (1967) and Watari and the Fantasticks (1967).
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How long is Watari, the Ninja Boy?
Watari, the Ninja Boy runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Watari, the Ninja Boy have a post-credits scene?
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Watari, the Ninja Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Watari, the Ninja Boy on?
Watari, the Ninja Boy is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Watari, the Ninja Boy?
If you liked Watari, the Ninja Boy, try Tom Thumb, The 3 Worlds of Gulliver, Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland.
Who directed Watari, the Ninja Boy?
Watari, the Ninja Boy (1966) was directed by Sadao Funatoko and stars Yoshinobu Kaneko, Chiyoko Honma, Fuyukichi Maki.