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Ran (1985) poster
Movie

Ran

In a mad world, only the mad are sane.

8.0(1,817)19852h 40m

Ran is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Ran

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Director
Akira Kurosawa
Release date
1985-06-01
Runtime
2h 40m
Language
Japanese
Box office
$23,334,156
Budget
$12,000,000
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Studio
Nippon Herald Films

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About Ran

Ran is a 1985 movie in the Action, Drama and History genres, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao and Jinpachi Nezu. It has a runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1,817 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ran in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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Themes & keywords

assassinationkingdomgungreedcastlesiegeheir to the thronerevengedescent into madnesshistorical fictionperiod dramaseppukuinheritance fightruinsjidaigeki

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ran in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Ran on BFI Player Amazon Channel.

Is Ran on Netflix?+

Ran is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel.

How long is Ran?+

Ran has a runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

Who stars in Ran?+

Ran stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryū and Mieko Harada.

When did Ran come out?+

Ran is a 1985 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa.

What genre is Ran?+

Ran is Action, Drama and History film.

Who directed Ran?+

Ran was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

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