---
title: "47 Ronin"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/47-ronin-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 64686
imdb_id: "tt1335975"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 4190
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# 47 Ronin (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/47-ronin-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film 47 Ronin is a story about a group of warriors on a quest. Kai, an outcast, joins forces with Oishi, the leader of a group of outcast samurai. Together they seek to avenge a past injustice and restore honor to their homeland. The warriors are driven by a desire for vengeance against a treacherous overlord. Their quest is marked by a series of trials that would be challenging for ordinary warriors. The story follows the journey of these warriors as they navigate their quest and face various challenges along the way. The film's plot is centered around the themes of honor, vengeance, and the journey of the outcast samurai. The warriors, led by Oishi, are determined to achieve their goal and restore honor to their homeland. The film's narrative is driven by the characters' motivations and actions as they work towards their objective.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An outcast joins a group of displaced samurai seeking vengeance for their fallen master."

### Why Watch
- features a quest for honor
- includes themes of loyalty

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense trials
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, fantasy, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carl Rinsch
- **Networks / Studios**: Mid Atlantic Films, Stuber Pictures, Moving Picture Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keanu Reeves** as *Kai*
- **Hiroyuki Sanada** as *Kuranosuke Ôishi*
- **Ko Shibasaki** as *Mika*
- **Tadanobu Asano** as *Lord Kira*
- **Min Tanaka** as *Lord Asano*
- **Rinko Kikuchi** as *Witch*
- **Jin Akanishi** as *Chikara*
- **Masayoshi Haneda** as *Yasuno*
- **Hiroshi Sogabe** as *Hazama*
- **Takato Yonemoto** as *Basho*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is categorized as drama, action, and fantasy.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released on December 25, 2013.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-nine minutes.

### Q: Who leads the group of samurai?
The group is led by Oishi.

### Q: What is the primary motivation of the warriors?
The warriors seek to restore honor to their homeland and avenge their master.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*