

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation
1987, English. Directed by Sam Firstenberg.
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On a remote Caribbean island, Army Ranger Joe Armstrong investigates the disappearance of several marines, which leads him to The Lion, a super-criminal who has kidnapped a local scientist and mass-produced an army of mutant Ninja warriors.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch American Ninja 2: The Confrontation
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus in India.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Cast & crew
- Sam FirstenbergDirector
- Michael DudikoffSgt. Joe Armstrong
- Steve JamesSgt. Curtis Jackson
- Larry PoindexterSgt. Charlie McDonald
- Mike StoneTojo Ken
- Jeff CelentanoCapt. 'Wild Bill' Woodward
- Michelle BotesAlicia Sanborn
- Gary ConwayLeo 'The Lion' Burke
- John FujiokaShinyuki
- Jonathan PienaarTommy Taylor
- Len SparrowhawkPat McCarthy
- Bill CurryInspector Singh
- Dennis FolbiggeSir Cloudsly Smith
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gary Conway, James Booth
- Budget
- $350K
- Box office
- $4M
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American Ninja 2: The Confrontation: quick answers
What should I watch before American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
Watch American Ninja (1985) first.
What comes after American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
Next in the series: American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989), American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990), and American Ninja 5 (1993).
Is American Ninja 2: The Confrontation worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does American Ninja 2: The Confrontation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Ninja 2: The Confrontation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Ninja 2: The Confrontation on?
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
If you liked American Ninja 2: The Confrontation, try The Marine 2, The Expendables, Walking Tall.
Who directed American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) was directed by Sam Firstenberg and stars Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Larry Poindexter.



