Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 6:30pm
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 6:00pm
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 4:30pm
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 4:00pm
Regular ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).
40th Anniversary | 4K Restoration & Presentation
Akira Kurosawa’s Academy Award-winning adaptation of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, Ran considers the disastrous consequences of Lord Hidetora Ichimonji’s (Tatsuya Nakadai) decision to split his kingdom among his three sons.
Nominated for 4 Academy Awards and 4 Japanese Academy Awards, as well as countless additional international awards, Akira Kurosawa’s sprawling epic is required viewing for fans of westerns, war movies, or period films, and holds as much power today as it did upon its release 40 years ago.
“Spectacular! Among the most thrilling movie experiences a viewer can have!”
— Terrance Rafferty, The New York Times
Rated R | 2 hr 42 mins | Drama, Action | 1985
France, Japan | In Japanese with English subtitles
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
About the series
Akira Kurosawa
Director of 30 feature films during a career spanning 6 decades, Akira Kurosawa is one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Known for his technical mastery and humanistic themes, Kurosawa’s films are celebrated for their artistic depth and cultural significance, and his samurai epics redefined the action film genre.
The Little is highlighting 4 of the director’s iconic works, in stunning new 4K restorations, throughout July and August.
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