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Ran

(1985)
8.2 PixlRun
In a mad world, only the mad are sane.
Country Japan
Original language Japanese
Runtime 2h 40min
Premiere 1985-06-01
Box office $4,314,927 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Akira Kurosawa
Cinematography Asakazu Nakai
Editor Akira Kurosawa
Producers Masato Hara, Serge Silberman
Production Nippon Herald Films · Greenwich Film Production · Herald Ace
IMDb 8.2
RT 96
Meta 97

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Cinematography
Asakazu Nakai
Editor
Akira Kurosawa
Producers
Masato Hara, Serge Silberman

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Ran?
Akira Kurosawa directed Ran in 1985.
What is the IMDb rating?
Ran has an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 from 150,674 votes.
Where can I watch Ran?
Ran is available on BFI Player Amazon Channel.
How long is Ran?
Ran has a runtime of 2h 40min (160 minutes).
How much did Ran earn at the box office?
Ran earned $4,314,927 worldwide.

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