47 Ronin (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
47 Ronin is a 2013 action drama directed by Carl Rinsch, starring Keanu Reeves, Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $151.8 million worldwide on a $175 million budget. Critics gave it 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Carl Rinsch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $175M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 47 Ronin About?
The premise of 47 Ronin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When their lord is wrongly condemned, forty-seven samurai find themselves leaderless and disgraced. Seeking retribution against the powerful and ruthless lord who ordered his death, they embark on a dangerous path of vengeance. Along the way, they enlist the help of Kai, a skilled but outcast mercenary. Initially scorned for his mixed heritage, Kai becomes an integral part of their quest, evolving from a slave to a symbol of hope and leading them in a desperate fight for honor and lasting legacy.
47 Ronin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ronin
- samurai
- shogun
- japan
- seppuku
- katana sword
- half breed
- revenge
- dishonor
- based on true story
- katana
- shapeshifter
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- tragic event
- younger version of character
- bladed weapon
- psychotronic film
- japanese
- man commits suicide
- man murders a woman
- man wears a mask
- man wears a wig
- woman wears a kimono
- quadrupedal creature
- bearded man
- ungulate
- good versus evil
- nighttime
- bewitched
- handheld weapon
- punishment beating
- arachnid
- human versus creature
- projectile weapon
- quadruped
- mammal
- night
- quadrupedal monster
- dressed in all white
- gun
- bewitched man
- firearm
- rifle
- wilderness
- glass vial
- handgun
- rain
- buddha statue
- superhuman speed
- pistol
- tattooed man
47 Ronin Cast
Keanu Reeves leads the cast, with Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada. Directed by Carl Rinsch; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Carl Rinsch
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· 2 more47 Ronin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 47 Ronin 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 16% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
83 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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47 Ronin Plot Summary
What happens in 47 Ronin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of late medieval Japan, a once-esteemed Samurai, known as Ronin, encounters a profound personal crisis that defines his existence. The tale revolves around Kai, portrayed by Keanu Reeves, a half-Japanese, half-British outcast living in the realm of Ako, ruled by the gracious Lord Asano Naganori. This benevolent lord had rescued the young Kai from the depths of the forest, providing him refuge in his household. Rumors circulated that Kai was raised by the mythical Tengu, masters of combat and secret naval arts, who instilled within him unparalleled skills in tracking and survival. Despite Kai’s unique upbringing, the samurai regard him with disdain, given his humble origins and mixed heritage. Yet, Kai finds solace in his love for Mika, the daughter of Lord Asano.
Full summary
The whole story of 47 Ronin, scene by scene
47 Ronin Box Office & Budget
47 Ronin grossed $151.8 million worldwide on a $175 million budget, 87% of what it cost. $38.4 million came from the US and Canada and $113.4 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$151.8M
87% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $38.4M
- International
- $113.4M
- Budget
- $175M
47 Ronin Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 6 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Featurette A Look Inside
- Featurette Weapons
- Featurette Behind The Scenes - Epic
- Featurette Behind The Scenes - Lord Kira's Castle
How Well Do You Know 47 Ronin?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the mixed heritage of the main character, Kai?
47 Ronin Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “浪魂47” and “47 Ronin - A Grande Batalha Samurai”.
- Also known as
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- 浪魂47
- 47 Ronin - A Grande Batalha Samurai
- 47 로닌
- 47 Róninů
- 47 Ronin 3D
- La Leyenda del Samurái: 47 Ronin
- 47 סמוראים
- La leyenda del samurái (47 Ronin)
- 47 ронинов
- 47 Roninov
- 47 ронини
- 47 roninów
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- 四十七浪人
- 47 โรนิน มหาศึกซามูไร
- 47 רונין
- 47 ронін
- 47 Ronins
- 47 Ronin: La Leyenda del Samurái
- Ronin: 47 pentru răzbunare
- 浪人47
- 47 Roninai
- 47 Ронина
- 47 ronina
- 47 Lãng Nhân
- 47RONIN
- 47 ronini
- 47. ronin
- 47 რონინი
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47 Ronin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 47 Ronin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 47 Ronin?
47 Ronin runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was 47 Ronin released?
47 Ronin was released on December 25, 2013.
Who directed 47 Ronin?
47 Ronin was directed by Carl Rinsch.
Who is in the cast of 47 Ronin?
47 Ronin stars Keanu Reeves, Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada, among 6 credited actors.
How much did 47 Ronin make at the box office?
47 Ronin grossed $151.8 million worldwide ($38.4 million domestic, $113.4 million international) on a budget of $175 million.
How is 47 Ronin rated?
47 Ronin has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, 28 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does 47 Ronin have a post-credit scene?
No. 47 Ronin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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