Synopsis
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.
Movie Information
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni, Masato Ide
- Release Year
- 1985
- Runtime
- 160 minutes
- Genre
- Action, Drama, History
- Language
- JA
- Country
- Japan, France
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (1,899 votes)
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
Official Trailer
Ready to watch Ran?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch Ran FreeSimilar Movies
End of the Line
2023
Elephant
2003 ★ 7.0
Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
1963 ★ 7.0
The Long Goodbye
1973 ★ 7.4
Nine Hours to Rama
1963 ★ 6.2
Cape Fear
1991 ★ 7.3
Hitman
2007 ★ 6.2
Mississippi Burning
1988 ★ 7.7
Crash
2005 ★ 7.2
The Dirty Dozen
1967 ★ 7.6
The Professional
1981 ★ 7.2
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 ★ 6.0
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 ★ 6.9
Irish Eyes
2004 ★ 4.2
You May Also Like
Harakiri
1962 ★ 8.5
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
2021 ★ 7.7
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
2012 ★ 7.5
Blade of the Immortal
2017 ★ 6.7
Lady Snowblood
1973 ★ 7.5
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
2014 ★ 7.6
Samurai Marathon
2019 ★ 6.0
Taboo
1999 ★ 6.6
William Tell
2025 ★ 6.2
Braveheart
1995 ★ 7.9
ICHI
2008 ★ 6.7
13 Assassins
2010 ★ 7.3
Titus
1999 ★ 6.4
Medieval
2022 ★ 6.9
More Action Movies
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
2026 ★ 7.9
The Odyssey
2026 ★ 8.0
Colony
2026 ★ 8.1
Facing El Chapo
2026 ★ 8.8
Spider-Man: No Way Home
2021 ★ 7.9
The Mandalorian and Grogu
2026 ★ 7.5
Supergirl
2026 ★ 6.7
The Avengers
2012 ★ 8.1
Avengers: Infinity War
2018 ★ 8.2
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025 ★ 8.8
The Shadow's Edge
2025 ★ 8.2
Masters of the Universe
2026 ★ 7.2
The Odyssey
2026 ★ 4.0
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023 ★ 8.3
More with Tatsuya Nakadai
Seven Samurai
1954 ★ 8.5
Port Arthur
1980 ★ 7.4
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013 ★ 8.1
The Empty Table
1985 ★ 6.9
Hunter in the Dark
1979 ★ 6.3
High and Low
1963 ★ 8.4
The Corporation
1976 ★ 3.7
The Gate of Youth
1975 ★ 8.3
I Am a Cat
1975 ★ 4.0
Inn of Evil
1971 ★ 6.3
The Legend of Sayo
1982 ★ 7.0
Queen Bee
1978 ★ 7.6
The Gion Tempest
1958
Yojimbo
1961 ★ 8.1
More from Akira Kurosawa
The Magnificent Seven
2016 ★ 6.5
A Fistful of Dollars
1964 ★ 7.8
Rashomon
1950 ★ 8.0
The Magnificent Seven
1960 ★ 7.5
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999 ★ 7.3
Ikiru
1952 ★ 8.3
Last Man Standing
1996 ★ 6.4
Throne of Blood
1957 ★ 7.9
Kagemusha
1980 ★ 7.8
Sanjuro
1962 ★ 7.9
The Hidden Fortress
1958 ★ 8.0
Runaway Train
1985 ★ 7.0
Dersu Uzala
1975 ★ 7.9
Dreams
1990 ★ 7.8
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ran online for free?
You can watch Ran (1985) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is Ran available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers Ran in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is Ran about?
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.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.