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Here are streaming and cable services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can choose your preferred way to watch. 'The 47 Ronin' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Plex, Plex Channel in the US.
Here are a few quick details to keep in mind about the Shochiku drama flick. The 47 Ronin starring Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Kunitarō Kawarasaki, Chōemon Bandō has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 3 hr 43 min. The movie received a user score of 70/100 on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 65 active users.
Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi asks the Shogun to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses his request and Oishi and forty-six ronin revenge their Lord."
