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47 Ronin

2013·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
IMDb6.3Metacritic286.2Rotten Tomatoes16%48%

Where to watch

NetflixPeacockStarzPeacock Premium+

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Fantasy, history, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

For courage. For loyalty. For honor.

Kai—an outcast—joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honour to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.
Samurai ActionFantasy AdventureVengeance QuestFeudal JapanMythical CreaturesHonor & DutyVisually DrivenEpic BattlesOutcast Redemption

Crew

Directed by:
David R. Ellis, Carl Rinsch, Sallie Hard
Written by:
Chris Morgan, Chris Morgan, Hossein Amini
Produced by:
Denise Chamian, Scott Stuber, Priscilla John
Composed by:
Kevin O'Connell, Dan O'Connell, Jon Taylor

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about 47 Ronin

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Where can I stream 47 Ronin legally?

NetflixPeacockStarzPeacock Premium+

47 Ronin is included with a subscription to Netflix, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 47 Ronin worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 47 Ronin rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is 47 Ronin?

1 h 59 min

47 Ronin runs 1 h 59 min.

Is 47 Ronin based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on 47 Ronin?

Critics22
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate 47 Ronin higher (58) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 47 Ronin a box office hit?

Budget$175 million
Box office$152 million

No. It cost about $175 million to make and earned $152 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.

What language is 47 Ronin in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch 47 Ronin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 47 Ronin in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 47 Ronin use?

The DragonPerformer GuiseSole SurvivorThe KingslayerFantastic RacismDecapitation PresentationNever Trust a TrailerThe DreadedBrutal HonestyWham ShotGo Through MeFlynningand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for 47 Ronin, including The Dragon, Performer Guise, Sole Survivor.