Ronin
1998 · Movie · R · 122 min · ★ 7.0 · 68% critics
A tightly guarded case with undisclosed contents draws attention from Irish terrorists and the Russian mob. An Irish liaison recruits a crack team of mercenaries to retrieve it, setting off a tense scramble as the case changes hands and loyalties are tested.
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-09-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Critic score
- 68/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (2,679 votes)
About
If you like classic action thrillers with relentless tension and big, crowd-pleasing chases, Ronin is likely a hit; Not for you if you dislike convoluted twists or want character-driven depth, and it may feel similar in vibe to The Score or Sexy Beast.
Pros: top-shelf cast; thrilling car chases; strong suspense | Cons: convoluted plot; repetitive action; thin character depth
Themes
- france
- paris, france
- arms deal
- mercenary
- suitcase
- heist
- shootout
- impostor
- ira (irish republican army)
- cafe
- computer expert
- ex kgb
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- Saturn Award — Best Action or Adventure Film · 1998 · nominated
Cast & crew
Robert De Niro
as Sam
Jean Reno
as Vincent
Natascha McElhone
as Deirdre
Stellan Skarsgård
as Gregor
Skipp Sudduth
as Larry
Jonathan Pryce
as Seamus O'Rourke
Sean Bean
as Spence
Michael Lonsdale
as Jean-Pierre
Féodor Atkine
as Mikhi
Katarina Witt
as Natacha Kirilova
Directed by John Frankenheimer