Haru, an orphaned American who washes ashore in Japan and is mistaken for the great White Ninja of legend. Raised among the finest Ninjas, Haru grows strong and big - very big. With the grace of all Three Stooges rolled into one body, Haru is an embarrassment to his clan. But when a beautiful blonde pleads for his help, Haru is given one dangerous, disastrously funny chance to prove himself.
Directed by Dennis Dugan
japan
ninja fighter
clumsy fellow
overweight man
teacher
falling in love
beverly hills
school life
lighthearted
Rank
#94 in 1997·#7530 overall
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
2.6 / 5
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Cast
Chris Farley
Haru
Nicollette Sheridan
Allison Page / Sally Jones
Robin Shou
Gobei
Nathaniel Parker
Martin Tanley
Chris Rock
Joey
Soon-Tek Oh
Sensei
Keith Cooke
Nobu
François Chau
Izumo
Dale Ishimoto
Old Japanese Man
Daming Chen
Head Kobudosai
Burt Bulos
Mr. Ozaru
Jason Tobin
Busboy
Crew
Dennis Dugan
Director
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Frank E. Eulner
Sound Editor
Ethan Van der Ryn
Sound Editor
Mary Ramos
Music Supervisor
Kurt Bryant
Stunts
Jeff Imada
Stunts
Eugene Collier
Stunts
Zoe Hay
Assistant Makeup Artist
Susan A. Burig
Graphic Designer
Popular Reviews
174 reviews
ChristianBonde
8.0★ · 03/21/26
This shit is peak
This shit is peak
Natan
5.0★ · 01/11/26
Thats THE definition of a 5/10 movie
Thats THE definition of a 5/10 movie
aliz
3.0★ · 12/29/25
muito ruim misericórdia
muito ruim misericórdia
Parker Jalbert
5.0★ · 11/22/25
it was really funny, but genuinely so stupid
it was really funny, but genuinely so stupid
Luke misin1shoe
7.0★ · 11/02/25
Dennis Dugan makes some really good comedies let me tell ya
Dennis Dugan makes some really good comedies let me tell ya