Ronin-gai (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Ronin-gai is an action, drama and history film directed by Kazuo Kuroki, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Near the end of Japanese civil war, several disgraced ronin living in Edo's red light district attempt to regain their honor by defending a brothel from a hostile militia bent on wiping out local prostitutes.
Who’s in it. Ronin-gai stars Yoshio Harada as Gennai Aramaki, Kanako Higuchi as Oshin, Shintarō Katsu as Goemon and Hideyo Amamoto as Biwa player, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ronin-gai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ronin-gai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ronin-gai tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ronin-gai (1990)?
- In US, Ronin-gai is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ronin-gai worth watching?
- Ronin-gai holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ronin-gai?
- Ronin-gai stars Yoshio Harada, Kanako Higuchi, Shintarō Katsu, Hideyo Amamoto and Moeko Ezawa.
- When was Ronin-gai released?
- Ronin-gai was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.