Ran (1985)
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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.
Cast
Tatsuya Nakadaias Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
Akira Teraoas Taro Takatora Ichimonji
Jinpachi Nezuas Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
Daisuke Ryūas Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
Mieko Haradaas Lady Kaede
Yoshiko Miyazakias Lady Sue
Mansai Nomuraas Tsurumaru
Hisashi Igawaas Shuri Kurogane
Shinnosuke Ikehataas Kyoami
Masayuki Yuias Tango Hirayama
Kazuo Katōas Kageyu Ikoma
Norio Matsuias Shumenosuke Ogura
Toshiya Itoas Mondo Naganuma
Heihachiro Suzukias Fujimaki's General
Facts
| Release date | June 1, 1985 |
| Runtime | 160 min (2h 40m) — longer as the 1985 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History |
| Original title | 乱 |
| Language | JA |
| Budget | $12,000,000 |
| Box office | $23,334,156 (1.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0089881 |
More from Akira Kurosawa
Seven Samurai1954 · ★ 8.5 · 3h 27m
High and Low1963 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 22m
Ikiru1952 · ★ 8.3 · 2h 23m
Yojimbo1961 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 50m
The Hidden Fortress1958 · ★ 8.0 · 2h 19m
Rashomon1950 · ★ 8.0 · 1h 28m
Sanjuro1962 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 36m
Throne of Blood1957 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 48m
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Questions
How long is Ran?
Ran runs 160 minutes (2h 40m), which is long for a action — plan for it.
Is Ran worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 1,921 votes, which places it #3 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 97%) and #60 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ran?
Ran was directed by Akira Kurosawa. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Seven Samurai (1954), High and Low (1963), Ikiru (1952).
Who stars in Ran?
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.
What is Ran rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ran?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/44545.