Ran
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
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.
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Top cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
Akira Terao
Taro Takatora Ichimonji
Jinpachi Nezu
Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
Daisuke Ryū
Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
Mieko Harada
Lady Kaede
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Lady Sue
Mansai Nomura
Tsurumaru
Hisashi Igawa
Shuri Kurogane
Shinnosuke Ikehata
Kyoami
Masayuki Yui
Tango Hirayama
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ran online?
As of August 6, 2026, Ran is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Plex, Tubi TV, and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Ran on Netflix?
No — Ran is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Plex, Tubi TV, and Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy Ran online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for Ran in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream Ran?
As of August 6, 2026, Ran is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
