Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,235 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Action
Released: 2012-07-28
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Sixteen years ago, a mysterious masked ninja unleashes a powerful creature known as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox on the Hidden Leaf Village Konoha, killing many people. In response, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina Uzumaki, the Demon Fox's living prison or Jinchūriki, manage to seal the creature inside their newborn son Naruto Uzumaki. With the Tailed Beast sealed, things continued as normal. However, in the present day, peace ended when a group of ninja called the Akatsuki attack Konoha under the guidance of Tobi, the mysterious masked man behind Fox's rampage years ago who intends on executing his plan to rule the world by shrouding it in illusions.
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie is a PG-13 anime action film with fantasy violence and ninja combat.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features ninja battles, a rampaging demon fox, and destruction of a village.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Hayato Date
Cast
- Junko Takeuchi as Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
- Chie Nakamura as Sakura Haruno (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Minato Namikaze (voice)
- Emi Shinohara as Kushina Uzumaki (voice)
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Kakashi Hatake (voice)
- Naoya Uchida as Masked Man (voice)
- Noriaki Sugiyama as Sasuke Uchiha (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Hinata Hyuuga (voice)
- Hideo Ishikawa as Itachi Uchiha (voice)
- Shinji Kawada as Shino Aburame (voice)
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie FAQ
Is Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie good?
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,235 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie OK for kids?
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie is a PG-13 anime action film with fantasy violence and ninja combat.
What movies are like Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie?
If you liked Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie, try Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower, Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom and My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising.