Ronin (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ronin is a 1998 action thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Natascha McElhone, Jean Reno and Robert De Niro. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $41.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ronin About?
The premise of Ronin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of former intelligence operatives, known as "Ronin," are brought together for one last, dangerous mission. Recruited for their unique skills and shadowed pasts, they must secure a valuable briefcase from an anonymous client. As they navigate a world of shifting allegiances and betrayals, the team confronts ruthless adversaries and deadly traps, all while fighting to uncover the briefcase’s true contents and survive.
Ronin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ronin
- suitcase
- case
- russian
- ex kgb
- irish
- samurai
- vomiting
- briefcase chained to wrist
- removing a bullet
- manipulating a traffic signal
- american in paris
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- gun battle
- explosion
- gun
- car
- international gang
- tourist
- mercenary
- irish terrorist
- deception
- car crash
- sinn fein
- violence
- handcuffs
- running into a door
- outnumbered
- posing for a photograph
- cup of coffee
- englishman
- irish woman
- disarming a person with a gun
- 1990s
- american in europe
- american abroad
- tunnel chase scene
- christmas
- sniper rifle
- traitor
- suspense
- france
- street shootout
- gunfight
- gunfighter
- hero for hire
- bridge
- disarming someone
- kiss
- blood splatter
- cell phone
Ronin Cast
Natascha McElhone leads the cast, with Jean Reno and Robert De Niro. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
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Director John Frankenheimer
Ronin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ronin 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 70% User score
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Ronin Plot Summary
What happens in Ronin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint café located in Montmartre, Paris, an Irish woman named Deirdre (Natascha McElhone) encounters five men, leading them to a warehouse where she briefs them on an upcoming mission. These individuals—Spence (Sean Bean), Larry (Skipp Sudduth), Gregor (Stellan Skarsgård), Vincent (Jean Reno), and Sam (Robert De Niro)—are seasoned former Special Forces soldiers and intelligence operatives, now employed as mercenaries. Their objective? To assault a heavily-armed convoy and steal an enigmatic suitcase, the contents of which remain a mystery, known only as a MacGuffin.
Full summary
The whole story of Ronin, scene by scene
Ronin Box Office
Ronin grossed $41.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$41.6M
- US & Canada
- $41.6M
Ronin Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 4 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip First Team Meeting
- Clip Sam and Deirdre Go Undercover
- Clip The Heist Begins
- Clip The Story of Ronin
How Well Do You Know Ronin?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who organizes the meeting of the mercenaries in Paris?
Cars in Ronin
155 cars on screen, including the 1996 Audi S8 D2 and the 1991 BMW 535i E34.
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1996 Audi S8 D2 Main role -
1991 BMW 535i E34 Main role -
1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 W116 Main role -
1996 Peugeot 406 Main role
Ronin Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “로닌” and “Ронин”.
- Also known as
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- 로닌
- Ронин
- 冷血悍將
- 罗宁
- ローニン
- โรนิน 5 มหากาฬล่าพลิกนรก
- 浪人
- Ρόνιν
- رونین
- רונין
- Ронін
- Roninas
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- Sát Thủ Tự Do
- رونين
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Ronin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ronin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ronin?
Ronin runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Ronin released?
Ronin was released on September 25, 1998.
Who directed Ronin?
Ronin was directed by John Frankenheimer.
More films by John Frankenheimer Who is in the cast of Ronin?
Ronin stars Natascha McElhone, Jean Reno and Robert De Niro.
How much did Ronin make at the box office?
Ronin grossed $41.6 million worldwide.
How is Ronin rated?
Ronin has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Ronin have a post-credit scene?
No. Ronin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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