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Ransom

R19962h 1mRon Howard
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 61
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"Someone is going to pay."

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

ActionThriller
RansomLoss Of Loved OneHostageYellow PressFbiBaby-snatchingPolice CorruptionTerrorismMillionaireChild Kidnapping

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ransom (1996) 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 stars in Ransom?

Ransom stars Mel Gibson (Tom Mullen), Rene Russo (Katherine Mullen), Gary Sinise (Det. Jimmy Shaker), Delroy Lindo (Agent Lonnie Hawkins), Lili Taylor (Maris). The film was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is Ransom?

Ransom has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Ransom worth watching?

Ransom holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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