Ran
Series Overview
Five boys meet in their teens. This lays the foundation for a career in crime, driven on by the dream of the big heist. Police are becoming aware of them, but the biggest threat is proving to be their own friendship. "Ran" is a high-profile television drama for four episodes. It a mix of drama and action, which is about both spectacular robberies, and about friendship and affiliation. The dilemma the gang encounters is similar to what most of us experience: there comes a point in life where the roads separate, where you realize that you and your old friends have grown apart. This causes a bigger problems for these guys, as this break is not just a little sad and melancholy experience - it is also a threat to their life, their future and their identity.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
45 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Mon, Feb 14, 2005
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Anders Baasmo Christiansen
Anders
Kyrre Hellum
Kristian
Edward Schultheiss
Max
Cato Skimten Storengen
Ole
Anna Katharina Haukeland
Rikke
Eivind Sander
Nicolai Strøm
Truls Einar Toftnes
Anders som ung
Fridtjov Såheim
Lillegutt
Ingar Helge Gimle
Roy
Johannes Joner
Anders' far
Eli Anne Linnestad
Kristians mor
Cecilie Frøshaug
Anders' mor
Jesper Malm
Mann med plantegninger
Marius Njølstad
Kristian som ung
Christian Soldal
Richard
Sverre Bentzen
Advokat
Lars Brunborg
Rektor
Espen Løvås
Politibetjent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunnar Vikene
Ivar Køhn, Lars Gudmestad, Siv Rajendram Eliassen, Pål Aam
Marius Christiansen
Anders Refn, Einar Egeland, Jens Christian Fodstad
Synnøve Hørsdal
Department Leadership Roster
Ivar Køhn
Writer
Anders Refn
Editor
Lars Gudmestad
Writer
Einar Egeland
Editor
Gunnar Vikene
Director
Synnøve Hørsdal
Producer
Jens Christian Fodstad
Editor
Siv Rajendram Eliassen
Writer
Pål Aam
Writer
Karen Fabritius Gram
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ran
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What is Ran about?
Five boys meet in their teens. This lays the foundation for a career in crime, driven on by the dream of the big heist. Police are becoming aware of them, but the biggest threat is proving to be their own friendship. "Ran" is a high-profile television drama for four episodes. It a mix of drama and action, which is about both spectacular robberies, and about friendship and affiliation. The dilemma the gang encounters is similar to what most of us experience: there comes a point in life where the roads separate, where you realize that you and your old friends have grown apart. This causes a bigger problems for these guys, as this break is not just a little sad and melancholy experience - it is also a threat to their life, their future and their identity.
How many seasons does Ran have?
Ran comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ran?
Key cast members in Ran include Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Kyrre Hellum, Edward Schultheiss, Cato Skimten Storengen, Anna Katharina Haukeland.
Who created or directed Ran?
Ran was developed and directed by Gunnar Vikene.