Ransom
"Someone is going to pay."
Originally released in 1996. Ransom is a action/thriller film. directed by Ron Howard. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, and Gary Sinise
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (1,993 votes)
Budget
$80M
Production budget
Box Office
$309.5M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Revenue
- $309,492,681
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom about?
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Who directed Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Ron Howard.
How long is Ransom?
Ransom has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Ransom released?
Ransom was released on November 8, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ransom?
The main cast of Ransom includes Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Lili Taylor.
Is Ransom worth watching?
Ransom has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,993 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.