Movies like American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)
The best movies like American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) are American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990), American Ninja (1985) and Ninja III: The Domination (1984). If American Ninja 2: The Confrontation hooked you with its action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedKickboxer (1989)6.8/10 from 1,659 votes
- NewestThe Expendables (2010)Released 2010
- Same seriesAmerican Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990)American Ninja
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990)
The two American Ninjas, Joe Armstrong and Sean Davidson, team up to do battle against a terrorist and his band of Ninjas.
Why it matches: Same series: American Ninja · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisAmerican Ninja (1985)
Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.
Why it matches: Same series: American Ninja · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNinja III: The Domination (1984)
An aerobics instructor becomes a ruthless assassin after being possessed by a slain ninja's spirit, leading to a showdown with a martial arts expert.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNinja Terminator (1986)
The hunt is on to gain the fabulous super-strength of ninja sorcery, after three top students of the Ninja Empire each steals one of the sections of the Golden Ninja Warrior statuette. On the case is interpol agent, Jaguar Wong, who must make sure that whoever re-unites the pieces uses the power for doing good not evil. A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1984 Korean Film "스타페리의 不請客" (Uninvited Guest of The Star Ferry) with new ninja scenes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPray for Death (1985)
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBloodfist II (1990)
Jake Ray gives up his title after killing a man in the ring. When Jake goes to Manila to help an old friend, trouble awaits him! After fending off multiple attacks, Jake is finally captured and chained to a half a dozen martial arts champions. Taken to an island fortress, they are forced to battle chemically-stimulated killers in fights to the death. To win - and to live - it will take every ounce of strength and skill in their martial arts arsenal
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Enter the Ninja (1981)
A newly trained ninja warrior journeys to the Philippines, where he must defend his former war comrade's property against a determined adversary.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisCyber Ninja (1988)
In a futuristic version of medieval Japan, a band of swordsmen battles an evil warlord and his mechanical army of ninjas, and are aided by a mysterious heroic cyborg ninja, Shiranui.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991)
In this rousing sequel to Kickboxer, Tong Po broods about his defeat at the hands of Kurt Sloan. Po and his managers resort to drastic measures to goad Kurt's brother into the ring for a rematch.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Octagon (1980)
Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautiful Justine after she becomes the target of a ninja clan. When Scott finds out that his ruthless arch-nemesis, McCarn , is involved with the stealthy and dangerous criminals, he is eager to settle old scores. Soon Scott is facing off against McCarn and the entire ninja horde in an effort to take them all down.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisAmerican Samurai (1992)
A martial artist working as a reporter tries to track down his family’s sword passed down by his adopted Japanese father. He soon finds himself fighting for his life in a brutal underground tournament.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisRage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover (1993)
Kris and Preston team up once again to take on powerful gangster Buntao. But Buntao has problems of his own, dealing with Dazo, another gangster who is on a steady rise to power...
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)
A Molokai-based civilian pilot and an undercover DEA agent intercept a delivery of diamonds intended for druglord Seth Romero. Seth, his henchmen, and other island undesirables launch a full-scale assault on the duo. If they're going to survive, they'll need the help of agent Rowdy Abilene and his partner/kickboxing expert Jade.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Quest (1996)
Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTiger Claws (1991)
A mysterious martial artist is killing martial arts masters with his unique style, Tiger Claw. Two police detectives, who are also martial arts experts, use unorthodox methods to track down the serial killer.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisRaw Force (1982)
A group of martial arts students are en route to an island that supposedly is home to the ghosts of martial artists who have lost their honor. A Hitler lookalike and his gang are running a female slavery operation on the island as well. Soon, the two groups meet and all sorts of crazy things happen which include cannibal monks, piranhas, zombies, and more!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisNinja Assassins (1985)
A CIA operative in Hong Kong must become a Ninja in order to retrieve a stolen Top Technical Secret Film from a Clan of Ninjas sent by the KGB.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Kickboxer (1989)
If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNinja Busters (1984)
Bernie and Chic are two loveable goofballs just looking for easy work, sexy ladies, and a good slice of pizza. But a beating from a gang of thugs convinces the buddies to train in the martial arts in the hopes of meeting girls… and maybe learning a little self-defense.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
The Last Ninja (1983)
A successful art dealer is sought out by law enforcement after terrorists take some scientists hostage. Finding no possible solution, a law enforcement agent approaches the dealer (Beck). Mr. Cosmo, the agent believes the dealer to be linked to the ninja responsible for tracking down criminals and serving them justice. Mr. Cosmo hopes that the ninja's seemingly supernatural skills will remedy this impossible hostage situation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
A peaceful ex-ninja's life shatters when his son's kidnapping forces him back into violence amid an American-Japanese criminal drug war.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRed Sun Rising (1994)
Thomas Hoshino is a tough Japanese detective, who lost his partner by a deadly Yakuza killer Jaho. He tracks down the killer and his master to Los Angeles, where he teams up with Det. Karen Ryder. Soon they discover that Jaho is preparing a gang war and weapon smuggling ring. Hoshino must find a way to defeat the killer who posses mystical ninja powers.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLionheart (1990)
Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKickboxer 3: The Art of War (1992)
Kick-box champion David Sloan arrives in Rio de Janeiro for an exhibition fight. He and mentor Xian take pity on Brazilian rascal Marcos Coasta, an urchin who offers guide services but routinely steals from tourists for himself and his older sister Isabella. David is shocked when he sees how his Argentinian opponent Marcelo needlessly abuses a courteous local sparing partner. That's the doing of his evil US manager, Lane. He has nasty plans to force David to cheat and runs a white slavery racket.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisGymkata (1985)
U.S. agents send a gymnastic martial artist to secure a missile-base site in the savage country of Parmistan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisDOA: Dead or Alive (2006)
Four beautiful rivals at an invitation-only martial-arts tournament join forces against a sinister threat. Princess Kasumi is an aristocratic warrior trained by martial-arts masters. Tina Armstrong is a wrestling superstar. Helena Douglas is an athlete with a tragic past. Christie Allen earns her keep as a thief and an assassin-for-hire.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisSnake Eater (1989)
The Snake Eaters are an elite division of the Marines especially trained for search and destroy missions. This actioner chronicles the exploits of one of them who has become a cop. Known as a tough loner, he returns to find the band of backwoods bad-guys who killed his parents and abducted his sister.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Marine 2 (2009)
Rebels seize control of the hotel where a Marine sniper and his wife are staying. Can he save the day?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Expendables (2010)
Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
The closest matches to American Ninja 2: The Confrontation are American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990), American Ninja (1985) and Ninja III: The Domination (1984). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
People who watched American Ninja 2: The Confrontation most often go on to Ninja III: The Domination (1984), Ninja Terminator (1986) and Pray for Death (1985).
What is the highest-rated movie like American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
Kickboxer (1989), rated 6.8/10 by 1,659 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
The Expendables (2010) is the most recent release on this list.
Is American Ninja 2: The Confrontation part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to American Ninja, which includes American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) and American Ninja (1985).
Are there English movies like American Ninja 2: The Confrontation?
Yes: American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990), American Ninja (1985) and Ninja III: The Domination (1984).
How are movies similar to American Ninja 2: The Confrontation chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside American Ninja 2: The Confrontation, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.