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Ransom (1996)

โ€œSomeone is going to pay.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 2,202 votes 2h 1m r ActionThriller

#41 of 95 films from 1996 #894 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ron Howard ยท Written by Richard Price, Alexander Ignon

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Overview

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Tom Mullen
Rene Russoas Katherine Mullen
Gary Siniseas Det. Jimmy Shaker
Delroy Lindoas Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Lili Tayloras Maris
Brawley Nolteas Sean Mullen
Liev Schreiberas Clark Barnes
Donnie Wahlbergas Cubby Barnes
Evan Handleras Miles Roberts
Nancy Ticotinas Agent Kimba Welch
Michael Gastonas Agent Jack Sickler
Kevin Neil McCreadyas Agent Paul Rhodes
Josรฉ Zรบรฑigaas David Torres
Dan Hedayaas Jackie Brown

Facts

Release dateNovember 8, 1996
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$309,492,681 (3.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117438

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Questions

How long is Ransom?
Ransom runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Ransom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 2,202 votes, which places it #41 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 58%) and #894 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in Ransom?
Mel Gibson as Tom Mullen; Rene Russo as Katherine Mullen; Gary Sinise as Det. Jimmy Shaker; Delroy Lindo as Agent Lonnie Hawkins; Lili Taylor as Maris; Brawley Nolte as Sean Mullen.
What is Ransom rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ransom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4402.

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