Ransom(1996)
Someone is going to pay.
Ransom Synopsis
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Ransom (1996) is a action and thriller film directed by Ron Howard, released on November 8, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise and Delroy Lindo. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 2,187 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Howard
- Writers:
- Richard Price, Alexander Ignon, Cyril Hume
- Producers:
- Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin, Kip Hagopian
- Cinematographer:
- Piotr Sobociński
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
- Budget:
- $80,000,000
- Revenue:
- $309,492,681
- Status:
- Released
Ransom (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ransom before you stream it.
Ransom Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Liev Schreiber
as Clark Barnes
Donnie Wahlberg
as Cubby Barnes
Evan Handler
as Miles Roberts
Nancy Ticotin
as Agent Kimba Welch
Michael Gaston
as Agent Jack Sickler
Kevin Neil McCready
as Agent Paul Rhodes
Key crew
Directed by Ron Howard, written by Richard Price, Alexander Ignon and Cyril Hume, produced by Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin and Kip Hagopian.
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Ransom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 2,187 ratings.
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Ransom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ransom online?
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Ransom (1996) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ransom?
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The main cast of Ransom (1996) includes Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo and Lili Taylor. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ransom released?
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Ransom was released on November 8, 1996 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Ransom worth watching?
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Ransom (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 2,187 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ransom?
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Yes. The official Ransom trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.