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Where to watch Ran (1985) tonight

Ran (1985) runs 2 h 40 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.0 from 1,959 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 40 min — ends 10:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Action, Drama, History
Released
June 1, 1985
TMDB rating
8.0 / 10 from 1,959 votes
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Starring
Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryū
Language
Japanese
Original title
乱
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 40 min, plan the evening: start by 8:20 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), BFI Player Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Ran?
Ran is 2 h 40 min long (160 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Ran rated?
Ran is rated R in the US.
Is Ran a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 40 min, plan the evening: start by 8:20 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Ran?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), BFI Player Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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