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The Ringer

PG-1320051h 34mBarry W. Blaustein
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 40% · Metacritic 46

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"Make it special."

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.

Comedy
OperationSportsLawnmowerFingerLoserUncleSpecial Olympics

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What is The Ringer (2005) 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 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.

Who stars in The Ringer?

The Ringer stars Johnny Knoxville (Steve Barker), Brian Cox (Gary Barker), Katherine Heigl (Lynn Sheridan), Geoffrey Arend (Winston), Edward Barbanell (Billy). The film was directed by Barry W. Blaustein.

How long is The Ringer?

The Ringer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Ringer worth watching?

The Ringer holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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