Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "sensei"

1. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)

TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial-arts rivals again.

Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 204,096

2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

PG | 99 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Turtle brothers work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants.

Directors: Jeff Rowe, Kyler Spears | Stars: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon

Votes: 64,392

3. The Karate Kid (1984)

PG | 126 min | Action, Drama, Family

A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.

Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove

Votes: 244,890 | Gross: $90.82M

4. Seven Samurai (1954)

Not Rated | 207 min | Action, Drama

Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him.

Director: Akira Kurosawa | Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki

Votes: 367,311 | Gross: $0.27M

5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

PG | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas.

Director: Steve Barron | Stars: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Josh Pais, David Forman

Votes: 104,967 | Gross: $135.27M

6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.

Director: Jonathan Liebesman | Stars: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Noel Fisher

Votes: 220,154 | Gross: $191.20M

7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012–2017)

TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Four ninja turtles, mutated by a mysterious alien substance, must rise up out of the sewers and defend New York City against evil forces from both the past and present.

Stars: Sean Astin, Rob Paulsen, Greg Cipes, Mae Whitman

Votes: 14,862

8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The pizza-loving, shell-busting mutant turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, with the guidance of their Sensei Master Splinter, face fierce enemies, save humanity from extinction and battle against life-altering mutations.

Stars: Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, Townsend Coleman

Votes: 37,808

9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Turtles get into another battle with their enemy the Shredder, who has acquired new allies: the mutant thugs Bebop and Rocksteady and the alien being Krang.

Director: Dave Green | Stars: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Tyler Perry, Laura Linney

Votes: 99,911 | Gross: $82.05M

10. Assassination Classroom (2013–2016)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

A powerful creature claims that within a year, Earth will be destroyed by him, but he offers mankind a chance by becoming a homeroom teacher where he teaches his students about how to kill him. An assassination classroom begins.

Stars: Jun Fukuyama, Mai Fuchigami, Bryce Papenbrook, Vic Mignogna

Votes: 20,967

11. Tampopo (1985)

Not Rated | 114 min | Comedy

A truck driver stops at a small family-run noodle shop and decides to help its fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various vignettes about the relationship of love and food.

Director: Jûzô Itami | Stars: Ken Watanabe, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Koji Yakusho

Votes: 22,628 | Gross: $0.22M

12. The Art of Self-Defense (2019)

R | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

After being attacked on the street, a young man enlists at a local dojo, led by a charismatic and mysterious sensei, in an effort to learn how to defend himself from future threats.

Director: Riley Stearns | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada

Votes: 40,958 | Gross: $2.41M

13. Kickin' It (2011–2015)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

A once-in-a-generation young karate fighter named Jack joins the Wasabi warriors.

Stars: Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Mateo Arias, Jason Earles

Votes: 6,754

14. The Foot Fist Way (2006)

R | 85 min | Comedy

An inept tae kwon do instructor struggles with marital troubles and an unhealthy obsession with fellow tae kwon do enthusiast Chuck "The Truck" Wallace.

Director: Jody Hill | Stars: Danny McBride, Ben Best, Mary Jane Bostic, Spencer Moreno

Votes: 13,653 | Gross: $0.23M

15. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Family

A trio of ninja trainees become Power Rangers to defend their school after it is attacked by aliens.

Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Jason Chan

Votes: 3,085

16. Redbelt (2008)

R | 99 min | Drama, Sport

A fateful event leads to a job in the film business for top mixed-martial arts instructor Mike Terry. Though he refuses to participate in prize bouts, circumstances conspire to force him to consider entering such a competition.

Director: David Mamet | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Emily Mortimer, Max Martini

Votes: 21,523 | Gross: $2.34M

17. The Sensei (2008)

Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Drama, Sport

In 1985 Colorado, a long-absent woman, proficient as a black belt in martial arts, returns home where she agrees, secretly, to train a bullied gay teen.

Director: Diana Lee Inosanto | Stars: Diana Lee Inosanto, Keith David, Melissa Taylor, Shane Weingardt

Votes: 478

18. Devils on the Doorstep (2000)

139 min | Comedy, Drama, War

Villagers in World War II China are unsure what to do with the two enemy prisoners who have been left in their care.

Director: Wen Jiang | Stars: Wen Jiang, Kenya Sawada, Hongbo Jiang, Teruyuki Kagawa

Votes: 8,630 | Gross: $0.02M

19. Seis Manos (2019– )

TV-MA | 27 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Orphans raised by a martial arts master are plunged into a mystery involving demonic powers, drug cartels, ancient rituals and blood sacrifice.

Stars: Danny Trejo, Mike Colter, Aislinn Derbez, Vic Chao

Votes: 1,944

20. The Immortal (2000–2001)

60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

An immortal warrior hunts down demons in the modern-day world.

Stars: Lorenzo Lamas, Steve Braun, April Telek, Dominic Keating

Votes: 318

21. Sanshiro Sugata (1943)

Not Rated | 79 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Sugata, a young man, struggles to learn the nuance and meaning of judo, and in doing so comes to learn something of the meaning of life.

Director: Akira Kurosawa | Stars: Denjirô Ôkôchi, Susumu Fujita, Yukiko Todoroki, Ryûnosuke Tsukigata

Votes: 5,633

22. Chop Socky Chooks (2007–2008)

TV-Y7-FV | 11 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Three kung fu fighting chickens battle the owner of their city-sized shopping mall.

Stars: Paterson Joseph, Shelley Longworth, Rupert Degas, Paul Kaye

Votes: 598

23. King Kung Fu (1976)

G | 95 min | Action, Comedy

A gorilla trained in martial arts gets loose and terrorizes the city of Wichita, Kansas.

Director: Lance D. Hayes | Stars: John Ballee, Billy Schwartz, Lois Ayres, Allan Baker

Votes: 437

24. A.K. (1985)

71 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary that shows the production of Ran and discusses the film techniques of Kurosawa himself.

Director: Chris Marker | Stars: Shigehiko Hasumi, Chris Marker, Akira Kurosawa, Tatsuya Nakadai

Votes: 1,223

25. Zatoichi's Revenge (1965)

Not Rated | 84 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

After Zatoichi learns of his sensei's murder he uncovers a horrible conspiracy involving the local government and crime family.

Director: Akira Inoue | Stars: Shintarô Katsu, Norihei Miki, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Takeshi Katô

Votes: 1,528

26. The Trigonal: Fight for Justice (2018)

122 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

An underground fighting circuit run by an international crime syndicate invades a retired MMA champion's small, idyllic island hometown. Syndicate thugs brutally assault his wife and kill ... See full summary »

Director: Vincent Soberano | Stars: Ian Ignacio, Rhian Ramos, Sarah Chang, Gus Liem

Votes: 156

27. The Simpsons (1991 Video Game)

E10+ | 58 min | Action, Comedy, Family

Smithers kidnaps Maggie so Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa set off across Springfield, from Krustyland to Moe's Tavern, to Channel 6 and finally to the power plant to take on Smithers and Mr. Burns and retrieve Maggie.

Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Hiroshi Iuchi, Muneharu Samejima

Votes: 726

28. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989 Video Game)

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Four humanoid turtles experts on martial arts must defeat Shredder, who has kidnapped the reporter and friend April O'Neil.

Votes: 304

29. Portuguese Ninja (2018)

29 min | Short, Action, Mystery

An ancient artifact is held by a crime lord, in a guarded house full of traps, and only the Portuguese Ninja can find a way to get it back.

Director: Rui Constantino | Stars: Robinson Cohen, Paulo Constantino, Rui Constantino, Thomas Graden

Votes: 268

30. Fruit Ninja: Kinect (2011 Video Game)

E | Action

The game is simple - your fruits are blue and your opponent's are red. Slice blue fruits, avoid the red fruits and keep an eye out for the elusive white fruits - these can be sliced by ... See full summary »

Director: Shainiel Deo | Star: Duffy Weber

Votes: 61

31. Justice (IV) (2014)

17 min | Short, Comedy

Crime-fighter Milton Justice gets a new partner.

Director: Michael Swinehart | Stars: Akende Munalula, Stephen Sitkowski, Robert Sprayberry, Leo Zaza

32. One Chumpion (2021)

13+ | Short, Action, Comedy

Two martial arts students compete to be number one at a bizarre dojo lead by a not-so-wise Sensei. As tension rise, they fight for the right to compete in the World Tournament of Champions which leads to a twist of events.

Director: Edward Swingler | Stars: Anton Bex, Christopher Canavan, Chris Skeeter, Edward Swingler

33. The Immortal (2000–2001)
Episode: Demons of the Night: Part 1 (2000)

PG-13 | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Demon hunter Raphael "Rafe" Cain, his young friend Goodwin and Dr. Sara Beckman team up to try and track down the demons who killed the love of Cain's life. The search is intersected with scenes of Cain's past and training with his sensei.

Director: David Straiton | Stars: Lorenzo Lamas, Steve Braun, Scott J. Ateah, Dean Aylesworth

Votes: 20

34. Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004)
Episode: Legacy of Power (2004)

TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

Dr. Oliver is captured and held prisoner in Mesogog's lair, leaving the rangers wondering what to do. The history of the power rangers is revealed to them and they find that they have an ally in an unlikely person.

Director: Andrew Merrifield | Stars: James Napier Robertson, Kevin Duhaney, Emma Lahana, Latham Gaines

Votes: 139

35. Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004)
Episode: Thunder Storm: Part 1 (2004)

TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

Kira meets a cute guy who introduces himself as Blake and invites her to watch him race. Lothor frees himself and casts a spell on the Ninja Storm Wind Rangers to make them evil and to help... See full summary »

Directors: Charlie Haskell, Eamon O'Sullivan | Stars: James Napier Robertson, Kevin Duhaney, Emma Lahana, Jason David Frank

Votes: 93

36. Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004)
Episode: Thunder Storm: Part 2 (2004)

TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

Cam hatches a plan to help Shane, Dustin, and Tori, but it won't be easy. Hunter and Blake reluctantly assist him and are almost overwhelmed. The rangers must team up to take on Mesogog and Lothor's armies when they unite against them.

Directors: Charlie Haskell, Eamon O'Sullivan | Stars: James Napier Robertson, Kevin Duhaney, Emma Lahana, Jason David Frank

Votes: 86

37. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2010)
Episode: Tale of Master Yoshi (2006)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The turtles are cleaning up their new lair. Donatello shorts out a circuit breaker. Michelangelo begins to flip out, but Splinter suggests telling stories. Leo relays a story that the Ancient One told him at the end of S4E14.

Director: Roy Burdine | Stars: Michael Sinterniklaas, Wayne Grayson, Sam Riegel, Gregory Abbey

Votes: 154

38. Centurions (1986)
Episode: To Dare Dominion: Part II (1986)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Family

John manages to escape from Claw while Dr. Terror follows the vortex around Dominion. The other Centurions are attacked by their own weapon systems, which are transformed into creatures by ... See full summary »

Stars: Pat Fraley, Neil Ross, Vince Edwards, Ron Feinberg

Votes: 16

39. The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode: The Burden Hardest to Bear (1986)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rodimus is having problems with all the responsibilities that come with being a leader. He is attacked by decepticons who manage to take the matrix from him, transforming him back into Hot ... See full summary »

Directors: Andy Kim, Ray Lee | Stars: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Susan Blu, Roger C. Carmel

Votes: 113

40. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2010)
Episode: Demons and Dragons (2008)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Demons and Dragons: The Turtles begin training with the mysterious Ninja Tribunal, experimenting with new powers and weapons despite Splinter's reservations, not to mention his portentous dreams of their demise!

Director: Roy Burdine | Stars: Michael Sinterniklaas, Wayne Grayson, Sam Riegel, Gregory Abbey

Votes: 133

41. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2010)
Episode: More Worlds Than One (2008)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

More Worlds Than One: The Turtles and company continue their training under the Ninja Tribunal, learning to fight in the physical as well as mental and spiritual worlds.

Director: Roy Burdine | Stars: Michael Sinterniklaas, Wayne Grayson, Sam Riegel, Gregory Abbey

Votes: 131

42. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: Aftermath (2021)

TV-14 | 32 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Miguel's fighting for his life, Robby's missing, and Daniel and Johnny's reputations are in tatters as the community reacts to the West Valley brawl.

Directors: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 4,141

43. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: The Right Path (2021)

TV-14 | 36 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Following an important meeting in Japan, Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi's hometown in Okinawa. Johnny attempts to reconnect with Robby.

Director: Lin Oeding | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 3,952

44. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: Obstáculos (2021)

TV-14 | 29 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Daniel spends some father-daughter time with a traumatized Sam. Johnny plans to form a new karate dojo but struggles to come up with a cool name.

Director: Jennifer Celotta | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 3,567

45. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: Nature vs. Nurture (2021)

TV-14 | 38 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Daniel and Johnny team up to find Robby. Miguel faces an uncertain future. Kreese tries to bring Tory back to Cobra Kai.

Directors: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 3,882

46. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: Miyagi-Do (2021)

TV-14 | 39 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

In Okinawa, Daniel spends time with an old friend - and an old enemy, who has much to teach him. The dueling dojos' rivalry comes to a nasty head.

Director: Steven K. Tsuchida | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 4,619

47. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: Now You're Gonna Pay (2021)

TV-14 | 32 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Daniel's tarnished public image takes a toll on his sales, leading to a takeover offer. Johnny tries to raise money for Miguel's surgery.

Director: Lin Oeding | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 3,753

48. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: King Cobra (2021)

TV-14 | 34 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Miguel helps Johnny craft the perfect social media message. Kreese scouts new recruits, while Daniel and Amanda try to shut down Cobra Kai.

Director: Steven K. Tsuchida | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 3,665

49. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: Feel the Night (2021)

TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

It's Christmastime in the Valley, and romance is in the air. Daniel and Miguel find unexpected common ground, and the Cobra Kai recruits go on a mission.

Director: Josh Heald | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 4,044

50. Cobra Kai (2018–2025)
Episode: The Good, The Bad, and the Badass (2021)

TV-14 | 28 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Informed that this year's All Valley Karate Tournament is being canceled, the three competing sensei attend a city council meeting to save it.

Director: Jennifer Celotta | Stars: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña

Votes: 3,682