Ronin
Directed by John Frankenheimer
A briefcase with undisclosed contents – sought by Irish terrorists and the Russian mob – makes its way into criminals' hands. An Irish liaison assembles a squad of mercenaries, or 'ronin', and gives them the thorny task of recovering the case.
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Ronin Ratings & Reviews
- syntheteApril 20, 2026A film with a merely serviceable script from 1998 is leagues better than most films made today simply by virtue of the fact that it isn't as leaky as a pasta strainer, with possibly the single best car chase in all of cinema, and you'll never be bored if that's the only reason you watch it. There are flashier chase sequences, but they don't grip you and make you feel like you're in the scene, white-knuckling and barely avoiding catastrophic crashes in a real city. Also, check out the music video someone on YT made for this film and the song by Lifelike — Motion. The one that's 6:40 is the re-upload of the original.
- Tyler SMarch 5, 2026👍👍 9/10
- ohiosigmarFebruary 11, 2026it literally isn't about ronin
- Aaron SladeJanuary 7, 2026Great action crime flick with awesome car chase scenes. Also probably De Nero's last great movie before he started doing mediocre hollywood shite
- tellumAugust 20, 2025Kinda weird movie because this is a star studded cast loaded with people who can all act, yet the material is so focused on action and plot twists (which are good) that there are almost no good acting moments. I have to mention the scene where a character explains the concepts of Ronins, and Robert just completely undermines it and practically says it’s stupid.
- Ernie MakinsonJanuary 3, 2026Excellent
- Pakamele SgordeSeptember 24, 2025Denzel Washington Equalizer meets the Italian job meets heat ensemble cast
- Nigel BurtonJune 1, 2025Fantastic cast and the greatest car chases ever
- Kraine OpasenJune 20, 2025Ronin is a relentless symphony of high-octane car chases, razor-sharp gunfights, and cold-war tension brought to life by the unforgettable duo of Robert De Niro and Jean Reno. From the narrow, twisting streets of Nice to the roaring tunnels of Paris, the film delivers some of the most iconic chase sequences ever put on screen — visceral, grounded, and entirely without CGI gimmicks. De Niro brings a quiet, calculating intensity to his role, while Reno’s understated charisma makes their partnership both believable and magnetic. Director John Frankenheimer orchestrates the chaos with surgical precision, never letting the viewer catch their breath. Stylish, smart, and thrilling from start to finish, Ronin is more than just an action film — it's a modern classic.
- Franks FlixMay 13, 2025Probably the best car chase in any movie I have watched.
- Ensamhetens-biografMarch 24, 2025Seen it before but it’s a great flick!
Ronin Trivia
Ronin was released on September 25, 1998.
Ronin was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Ronin has a runtime of 2h 2m.
Ronin was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr..
A briefcase with undisclosed contents – sought by Irish terrorists and the Russian mob – makes its way into criminals' hands. An Irish liaison assembles a squad of mercenaries, or 'ronin', and gives them the thorny task of recovering the case.
The key characters in Ronin are Sam (Robert De Niro), Vincent (Jean Reno), Deirdre (Natascha McElhone).
Ronin is rated R.
Ronin is an Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
Ronin has an audience rating of 8 out of 10.
Ronin had a budget of $55M.
Ronin has made $70.7M at the box office.