# Ran (1985) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ran-1985/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 96/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Akira Kurosawa |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 160 min |

## Quick answer

Ran (1985) earns a 90% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ran worth watching?**
Ran holds a 90% 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?**
90% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 89%, Metascore 96/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**Where can I watch Ran?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Ran page for current options.

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