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Ronin

1998·Movie
2h 2min·R
IMDb7.2Metacritic677.0Rotten Tomatoes70%80%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopy

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Ronin fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Anyone is an enemy for a price.

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.
Gritty Spy ThrillerHigh-Octane ActionCynical EspionageComplex IntrigueProfessional MercenariesIconic Car ChasesCharacter-Driven SuspenseBleak Realism

Crew

Directed by:
John Frankenheimer, Xavier Gens, Angela Allen
Written by:
David Mamet, J. D. Zeik, J. D. Zeik
Produced by:
Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, Amanda Mackey, Frank Mancuso Jr.
Composed by:
David Boulton, Bernard Bats, Gregg Barbanell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ronin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ronin legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFawesome

Ronin is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ronin worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ronin rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Ronin?

2 h 2 min

Ronin runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ronin?

Critics69
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Ronin much the same way.

Was Ronin a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$71 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $71 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Ronin in?

EnglishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some French, Russian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ronin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ronin in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ronin use?

Title DropMiles GloriosusEvery Car Is a PintoProve I Am Not BluffingGood Is Not NiceWould Hurt a ChildOirelandTerse TalkerThis Is Gonna SuckRiddle for the AgesWe Have to Get the Bullet Out!Meaningful Echoand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for Ronin, including Title Drop, Miles Gloriosus, Every Car Is a Pinto.