47 Ronin lands on HBO Max on May 21, 2026. Released in French cinemas on April 2, 2014, this action-fantasy film directed by Carl Rinsch teams Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Kô Shibasaki for a Hollywood reimagining of the Japanese legend of the 47 ronin.
47 Ronin
Film | 2014
Available on HBO Max on May 21, 2026
Action, martial arts, fantasy | Running time: 1h59
Directed by Carl Rinsch | Screenplay: Chris Morgan, Hossein Amini | Starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki
Nationality: United States
The film traces a band of samurai who become rōnin after their master's death, killed amid the maneuvers of a warlord. Banished and scattered, they pledge to restore their honor through a collective vengeance. To achieve this, they must recruit Kai, a half-blood warrior long kept outside the clan's inner circle.
With this take on 47 Ronin, Carl Rinsch blends a tale of vengeance, samurai sword battles, and fantasy elements. The film moves away from a strict historical approach to weave in mythological creatures, shapeshifters, and a visual world reminiscent of a fantasy-action fantasy.
The presence of Keanu Reeves grounds the film in an international action cinema vein, while Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, and Rinko Kikuchi anchor the story with a cast largely drawn from contemporary Japanese cinema. The movie should appeal to fans of martial arts, fantasy, and honor-driven narratives built around a shared quest.
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