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Ran

Action • Drama • History • 1985 • 2h 40m

Ran movie poster

RATING★ 4.0

RUNTIME2h 40m

LANGUAGEJA

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “In a mad world, only the mad are sane.”
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Action, Drama, History

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Original Language

JA

🎭 Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya NakadaiLord Hidetora Ichimonji

Akira Terao

Akira TeraoTaro Takatora Ichimonji

Jinpachi Nezu

Jinpachi NezuJiro Masatora Ichimonji

Daisuke Ryū

Daisuke RyūSaburo Naotora Ichimonji

Mieko Harada

Mieko HaradaLady Kaede

Yoshiko Miyazaki

Yoshiko MiyazakiLady Sue

Mansai Nomura

Mansai NomuraTsurumaru

Hisashi Igawa

Hisashi IgawaShuri Kurogane

Shinnosuke Ikehata

Shinnosuke IkehataKyoami

Masayuki Yui

Masayuki YuiTango Hirayama

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ran about?: 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.
Who directed Ran?: Ran was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
When was Ran released?: Ran was released on June 1, 1985.
How long is Ran?: Ran has a runtime of 2h 40m.
Where can I track Ran?: You can track Ran on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS & Android. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. Ran is currently streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel in the US.

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