# Ran (1985) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ran-1985/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 96/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Akira Kurosawa |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 160 min |
| Festival premiere | Tokyo 1985 |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Ran (1985) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Kurosawa's King Lear adaptation is among the most visually overwhelming war films ever made. Metascore 96/100. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.

## Celluloid verdict

Kurosawa's King Lear adaptation is among the most visually overwhelming war films ever made.

## Synopsis

An aging warlord divides his kingdom among three sons, unleashing betrayal, madness, and color-coded carnage across the plains.

## Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu

## Accolades

Premiered at Tokyo 1985.
- Won Picture of the Year — Japan Academy Film Prize 1986
- Won Best Director — Japan Academy Film Prize 1986

## Where to watch

Global: BFI Player
the United States: BFI Player
the United Kingdom: StudioCanal Presents
Turkey: MUBI
Japan: Hulu, U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ran worth watching?**
Ran holds a 91% Celluloid Score. Kurosawa's King Lear adaptation is among the most visually overwhelming war films ever made.

**What is Ran about?**
An aging warlord divides his kingdom among three sons, unleashing betrayal, madness, and color-coded carnage across the plains.

**Who directed Ran?**
Ran (1985) was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ran?**
91% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (96/100), Metascore (96/100), Letterboxd (4.4/5), and IMDb (8.2/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Ran win?**
Ran won Picture of the Year (Japan Academy Film Prize 1986), Best Director (Japan Academy Film Prize 1986).

**Where can I watch Ran?**
Ran is streaming on BFI Player; on BFI Player in the United States; on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; on MUBI in Turkey; on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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