Ran

1985Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Action · Drama · History2h 40m
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Widely lovedOne of the most admired films of its kind.

Long: 2h 40m, save it for a free evening · In Japanese, with subtitles

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In a mad world, only the mad are sane.

Shakespeare's King Lear is reimagined as a singular historical epic set in sixteenth-century Japan where an aging warlord divides his kingdom between his three sons.

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About Ran
How long is Ran?
Ran runs 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes).
Who directed Ran?
Ran was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who is in the cast of Ran?
Ran stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Lord Hidetora Ichimonji, Akira Terao as Taro Takatora Ichimonji and Jinpachi Nezu as Jiro Masatora Ichimonji.
What language is Ran in?
Ran is in Japanese.
Is Ran family friendly?
No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
How much did Ran make at the box office?
Ran earned about $23 million worldwide on a budget of $12 million.
Where can I watch Ran?
In the United States, Ran is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Ran released?
Ran was released on June 1, 1985.

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