Ran (1985)

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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.

Released: 1985-06-01
Genres: Action, Drama, History
Runtime: 2h 40m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 8.0/10 from 1,918 votes

Directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Top cast

Tatsuya Nakadai as Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
Akira Terao as Taro Takatora Ichimonji
Jinpachi Nezu as Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
Daisuke Ryū as Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
Mieko Harada as Lady Kaede
Yoshiko Miyazaki as Lady Sue
Mansai Nomura as Tsurumaru
Hisashi Igawa as Shuri Kurogane
Shinnosuke Ikehata as Kyoami
Masayuki Yui as Tango Hirayama

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Where to watch Ran

United States: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, BFI Player Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV
United Kingdom: stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store; buy on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
India: rent on Amazon Video
Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Australia: stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel; rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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