Ran (1985)
An aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.
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.
How intense is Ran?
Ran has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Ran feels like
- Tone
- epicbleakgrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ran
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ran for you?
Is Ran scary?
No. Ran is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ran gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Ran sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Ran OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Ran?
Ran runs 2h 40m.
Where can I stream Ran?
Ran is streaming on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi.
Does Ran have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
Cast and crew
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