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Ran

8.019852h 40mMMovieActionDramaHistory

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.

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersHideo Oguni·Akira Kurosawa
ProducersMasato Hara·Serge Silberman

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Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
ATAkira Terao
Akira Terao
Taro Takatora Ichimonji
JNJinpachi Nezu
Jinpachi Nezu
Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
DRDaisuke Ryū
Daisuke Ryū
Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
MHMieko Harada
Mieko Harada
Lady Kaede
YMYoshiko Miyazaki
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Lady Sue
MNMansai Nomura
Mansai Nomura
Tsurumaru
HIHisashi Igawa
Hisashi Igawa
Shuri Kurogane
SIShinnosuke Ikehata
Shinnosuke Ikehata
Kyoami
MYMasayuki Yui
Masayuki Yui
Tango Hirayama
KKKazuo Katō
Kazuo Katō
Kageyu Ikoma
NM
Norio Matsui
Shumenosuke Ogura

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Ran — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ran?

Ran is streaming on MUBI in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ran on Netflix?

No, Ran is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

Is Ran on Amazon Prime Video?

Ran isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ran for free?

Ran is available on MUBI in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.