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47 Ronin

Directed by Carl Rinsch · 2013 ·

Short answer

Is 47 Ronin worth watching?

Probably not. 47 Ronin (2013) earns a 38% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (45%) responded more warmly than critics (14%). See the 4 inputs.

38%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

14% Editorial Rating
45% Audience snapshot · excluded
29 Metascore
★★☆☆☆ Letterboxd 2.3
6.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12 (UK) · M (Australia) · PG13 (Singapore) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Keanu Reeves , Hiroyuki Sanada , Ko Shibasaki , Tadanobu Asano , Min Tanaka , Rinko Kikuchi , Jin Akanishi , Masayoshi Haneda , Hiroshi Sogabe , Takato Yonemoto
Country
Japan
Language
English

Also known as ४७ महायोध्दा 47 Ronin: La Leyenda del Samurái La leyenda del samurái (47 Ronin) 47 Ronins 47 로닌 四十七浪人 浪人47 47 โรนิน มหาศึกซามูไร

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Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch 47 Ronin by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia Prime Video
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Prime Video
Nigeria Prime Video
Philippines Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
Thailand Prime Video
Turkey Prime Video
United Arab Emirates Prime Video
United Kingdom Prime Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (14/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (45%).
  • Celluloid Score 38% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is 47 Ronin worth watching?

Probably not — 47 Ronin earns a 38% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Reeves in a CGI-heavy jidaigeki fantasy — a costly studio misfire that still draws Keanu completists.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (45%) responded more warmly than critics (14%).

What is 47 Ronin about?

Kai—an outcast—joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honour to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.

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47 Ronin: frequently asked questions

Is 47 Ronin worth watching?

Probably not. 47 Ronin (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 38%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch 47 Ronin?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; Prime Video in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is 47 Ronin?

47 Ronin runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

What is 47 Ronin rated?

47 Ronin is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12 in the UK, M in Australia, PG13 in Singapore and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in 47 Ronin?

47 Ronin is directed by Carl Rinsch and stars Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, Min Tanaka.

What is the Metascore for 47 Ronin?

Metacritic's Metascore for 47 Ronin is 29 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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