Ronin (1998)
Elite operatives hunt a mysterious briefcase across Europe, navigating a relentless, high-octane world of betrayal and shifting loyalties.
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.
How intense is Ronin?
Ronin is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Ronin feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ronin
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ronin for you?
Is Ronin scary?
No. Ronin is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ronin gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Ronin sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ronin OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Ronin?
Ronin runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Ronin?
Ronin is streaming on MGM+, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home (free).
Does Ronin have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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