Action, Thriller, Crime  •  1998  •  122 min  •  Adults (18+)

Ronin (1998)

Ronin poster

Ronin (1998)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

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.


Starring Cast

Robert De Niro  •   Jean Reno  •   Natascha McElhone


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's core subject matter of espionage and mercenaries is inherently apolitical, focusing on individual skill and survival rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. While the MacGuffin has political implications, the narrative champions pragmatic solutions and professional competence without ideological bias.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices for an action-thriller of its era. Its narrative focuses on espionage and a heist, without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Ronin (1998) is an action-thriller centered on espionage and a briefcase heist. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes. Its narrative and character arcs are entirely devoid of LGBTQ+ representation, leading to a classification of N/A for its portrayal.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Ronin, 1998" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is centered on an action-thriller plot involving a group of mercenaries, and there are no elements within the story that depict or address transsexual identity.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Deirdre as a significant female character involved in the action. Her role primarily involves driving and strategic planning during car chases and gunfights. There are no scenes depicting her engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Ronin (1998) is an original film with no pre-existing source material, previous installments, or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to swap from.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Ronin (1998) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character races could be established and subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.2
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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6.9
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6.7

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