4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
47 Ronin (2013)
47 Ronin (2013)
Overview
Kai—an outcast—joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honour to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.2
Overview
Kai—an outcast—joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honour to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict and its resolution strongly emphasize conservative values of honor, duty, and sacrifice, as the Ronin meticulously restore their master's honor through adherence to a strict traditional code, even unto death.
The movie features a diverse cast that aligns with its Japanese historical fantasy setting, including a mixed-race protagonist whose identity as an outsider is integral to the plot. The narrative focuses on themes of honor and loyalty within Japanese culture, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional Western identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Buddhist practices and philosophical undertones as an integral and respected part of the samurai culture, aligning with themes of honor, duty, and spiritual resolve. It is depicted as a dignified and foundational element of the characters' world.
The film '47 Ronin' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on a traditional samurai tale of honor and revenge, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its narrative.
The film "47 Ronin" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a fantasy-infused historical tale of samurai, honor, and revenge in feudal Japan, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The film features the Witch (Mizuki) as a powerful antagonist, but her combat style relies on magic, shapeshifting, and summoning. There are no scenes where she physically defeats one or more male opponents in close-quarters combat using martial arts or melee weapons.
The film adapts the historical legend of the Forty-seven Ronin. All major historical or canonically established characters retain their original gender in the on-screen portrayal. New characters introduced for the film do not count as gender swaps.
The film introduces Kai, an original character of mixed heritage, into the historical Japanese legend. However, Kai is a new creation for this adaptation, not a race-swapped version of an existing historical or canonical figure. Other major characters are portrayed by actors consistent with their established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
1.6
2.8
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