47 Ronin

Lord Asano of feudal Japan takes in an orphan, Kai, that he finds in the woods. When Lord Asano is betrayed by witchcraft and treachery, Kai is expelled from the village and Lord Asano’s samurai are exiled, becoming Ronin. Kai’s love for Lord Asano’s daughter, Mika, drives him to join with the Ronin in a desperate attempt to avenge their fallen Lord and protect Mika from an unwanted marriage.

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Ronin is PG-13, mostly for violence, some beheadings in particular. Some of the cuts around one of the headings (where the head is paraded around) will cause a large gap. There isn’t really language to edit. ClearPlayed, this movie is appropriate for teens and up.

Should I Join the 47 Ronin?...

There are some good things to be said about 47 Ronin. It is (loosely) based on an event in Japanese history and it does have some beautiful visuals. The main problem is the somber, gloomy tone to the whole thing. The movie would have been better if one of the characters could have acted happy for two seconds. It has action. It has witchcraft. It has star crossed love. It is just oppressively dour. Those that love samurai and katanas will still want to give it a go.

Brian Fuller - 48th ClearPlay Ronin

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, and thematic elements; 118 mins; Directed by Carl Rinsch