Trying to find 'The 47 Ronin' without the hassle? Here are streaming services and cable providers with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can find the right fit. Right now in the US, 'The 47 Ronin' is available to rent, buy, or stream with a subscription on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Plex, Plex Channel.
Here are some useful notes to know before watching 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 represents input from reviews from 65 engaged users.
Wondering what this story is all about? 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."
