The Ringer
"Make it special."
Originally released in 2005. The Ringer is a comedy film. directed by Barry W. Blaustein.
Starring Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, and Katherine Heigl
Synopsis
Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible, just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. He pretends to be mentally challenged to rig the upcoming Special Olympics and bring home the gold. But when Steve's fellow competitors get wise to the con, they inspire him to rise to the greatest challenge of all: becoming a better person.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (340 votes)
Box Office
$40.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $40,442,437
Production Companies
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Conundrum Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ringer about?
Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible, just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. He pretends to be mentally challenged to rig th...
Who directed The Ringer?
The Ringer was directed by Barry W. Blaustein.
How long is The Ringer?
The Ringer has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Ringer released?
The Ringer was released on December 23, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ringer?
The main cast of The Ringer includes Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, Katherine Heigl, Luis Ávalos, Jed Rees.
Is The Ringer worth watching?
The Ringer has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 340 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.