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Where to Watch Ran(1985)

In a mad world, only the mad are sane.

8.2IMDb
96%Rotten Tomatoes
97Metascore
ActionDramaHistory2h 40m

Looking for where to watch Ran? You can currently find Ran online through Kanopy, Plex, and Plex Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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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Ran (1985), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is an action film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.2/10 and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,798 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1985, it's a 1980s action that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, and Jinpachi Nezu. At 160 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.

You can watch Ran for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Tubi — no subscription required, so it's the easiest option if you don't already pay for a streaming service. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Metropolis and Dances with Wolves, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — Ran isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
  • Ran is available to stream for free on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi in the US.
  • No — Ran isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
  • Yes — Ran is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi in the US.
  • Ran runs 2h 40m (160 minutes total).
  • IMDb 8.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 97/100.

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