Ronin

1998, Action/Crime, 1h 58m

73 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Ronin earns comparisons to The French Connection with strong action, dynamic road chase scenes, and solid performances. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Deirdre (Natascha McElhone) puts together a team of experts that she tasks with stealing a valuable briefcase, the contents of which are a mystery. The international team includes Sam (Robert De Niro), an ex-intelligence officer, along with Vincent (Jean Reno), Gregor (Stellan Skarsgard) and others. As their operation gets underway, several team members are found to be untrustworthy, and everyone must complete the mission with a watchful eye on everyone else.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Frankenheimer
  • Producer:
    Frank Mancuso Jr.
  • Writer:
    J.D. Zeik, David Mamet
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $41.6M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
  • Sound Mix:
    DTS, Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Sam
Jean Reno
Jean Reno
Vincent
Natascha McElhone
Natascha McElhone
Deirdre
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Gregor
Sean Bean
Sean Bean
Bean
Skip Sudduth
Skip Sudduth
Larry
Michaël Lonsdale
Michaël Lonsdale
Jean-Pierre
Jan Tríska
Jan Tríska
Dapper Gent
Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Seamus O'Rourke
Féodor Atkine
Féodor Atkine
Mikhi
Katarina Witt
Katarina Witt
Natacha Kirilova
Bernard Bloch
Bernard Bloch
Sergi
John Frankenheimer
John Frankenheimer
Director
J.D. Zeik
J.D. Zeik
Writer
David Mamet
David Mamet
Writer
Paul Kelmenson
Paul Kelmenson
Executive Producer
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Producer
Elia Cmiral
Elia Cmiral
Original Music
Robert Fraisse
Robert Fraisse
Cinematographer
Antony Gibbs
Antony Gibbs
Film Editing
Margot Capelier
Margot Capelier
Casting
Amanda Mackey
Amanda Mackey
Casting
Cathy Sandrich
Cathy Sandrich
Casting
Michael Z. Hanan
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Gérard Viard
Gérard Viard
Art Director
Robert Le Corre
Robert Le Corre
Set Decoration
May Routh
May Routh
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Ronin

All Critics (73) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (51) | Rotten (22)
Full Review… Anthony Lane New Yorker Full Review… Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Full Review… Sean P. Means Film.com Full Review… Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Full Review… Chris Vognar Dallas Morning News Full Review… Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Full Review… David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Full Review… Olly Richards Sunday Times (UK) Full Review… Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Full Review… Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media Full Review… Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Full Review… Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com
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Audience Reviews for Ronin

  • Nov 21, 2013
    Full of mystery and intrigue, Ronin is an intense espionage thriller. The story follows a group of mercenaries hired by a mysterious woman to retrieve a briefcase, but when one of their own betrays them the mission is thrown into chaos. Featuring Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, and Sean Bean, the casting is fairly good. The directing is also well-done, and creates an atmospheric tone that brings a lot of suspense to the film. Additionally, the action sequences are quite impressive, particularly the car chases. However, there's a level of ambiguity built into the plot that doesn't quite work. It has some weaknesses, but overall Ronin is a dark and provocative film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Jul 04, 2013
    One of the better "recent" DeNiro films which isn't saying much. Ronin is like a poor man's French Connection when it so easily could have been elevated to the same level. Instead we just have decent entertainment.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • May 20, 2013
    A thrilling suspense/action film with some unexpected turns. A great cast.
    Super Reviewer
  • Jul 15, 2012
    The script is fairly mediocre, but Frankenheimer keeps it engaging with inventive chases and terrifyingly brutal action sequences.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
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