The 47 Ronin
1941, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
In the early 18th-century, Lord Takumi-no-kami Asano, feuding with Lord Kira, tries to kill his opponent in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Asano to seppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Kira. Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the Lord's dishonour. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi seeks to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses, and Oishi and 46 rōnin are out for revenge.
- Runtime
- 3h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kenji MizoguchiDirector
- Chōjūrō KawarasakiKuranosuke Oishi
- Kan'emon NakamuraSukeimon Tomimori
- Kunitarō KawarasakiJurozaemon Isogai
- Chōemon BandōSozaemon Hara
- Kikunojo SegawaGengo Ootaka
- Utaemon IchikawaTsunatoyo Tokugawa
- Yoshizaburo ArashiLord Takumi-no-kami Asano
- Daisuke KatōFuwa Kazuemon
- Seizaburō KawazuLord Etchumori Hosokawa
- Mantoyo MimasuKozunosuke Kira
- Mitsuko MiuraYosenin
- Mieko TakamineOmino
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1941
- Original title
- 元禄 忠臣蔵
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kenichiro Hara, Seika Mayama, Yoshikata Yoda
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What The 47 Ronin is based on
The 47 Ronin is based on Genroku Chūshingura by Seika Mayama.
Genroku Chūshingura
By Seika Mayama
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The 47 Ronin: quick answers
Is The 47 Ronin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 47 Ronin?
The 47 Ronin runs 223 minutes (3h 43m).
Does The 47 Ronin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 47 Ronin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 47 Ronin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The 47 Ronin on?
The 47 Ronin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 47 Ronin?
If you liked The 47 Ronin, try Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai, Zatoichi's Vengeance, Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival.
Who directed The 47 Ronin?
The 47 Ronin (1941) was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and stars Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Kunitarō Kawarasaki.
What is The 47 Ronin based on?
The 47 Ronin is based on Genroku Chūshingura by Seika Mayama.