47 Ronin (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1994, 47 Ronin is an action and drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Kon Ichikawa's retelling of the classic true story of Samurai honor. When a young clan lord is forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide), his loyal followers (now Ronin, masterless Samurai) dedicate their lives to avenging his death.
Who’s in it. 47 Ronin stars Ken Takakura as Kuranosuke Oishi, Kiichi Nakai as Matashiro Irobe, Rie Miyazawa as Karu and Koji Ishizaka as Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, 47 Ronin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 47 Ronin page.
If you liked it. Fans of 47 Ronin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 47 Ronin (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 47 Ronin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 47 Ronin worth watching?
- 47 Ronin holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 47 Ronin?
- 47 Ronin stars Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai, Rie Miyazawa, Koji Ishizaka and Ruriko Asaoka.
- When was 47 Ronin released?
- 47 Ronin was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.