Ronin (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1998, Ronin is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 122 minutes. “Your ally could become your enemy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ronin stars Robert De Niro as Sam, Jean Reno as Vincent, Natascha McElhone as Deirdre and Stellan Skarsgård as Gregor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ronin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $70.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ronin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ronin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ronin (1998)?
- In US, Ronin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ronin worth watching?
- Ronin holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ronin?
- Ronin stars Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård and Sean Bean.
- When was Ronin released?
- Ronin was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.