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Ran Review (1985) — 90% Celluloid Score

Directed by Akira Kurosawa · 1985 ·

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Answer Summary

Ran (1985) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

90%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

Five-source breakdown

96% Critic Score
89% Audience
96 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
8.2 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 40m
Cast
Tatsuya Nakadai , Akira Terao , Jinpachi Nezu

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (96% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (96/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Ran worth watching?

    Yes — Ran earns a 90% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

    What is Ran about?

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

    Critic Reviews

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