Ransom 1996

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56 Reviews

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

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

Director:

Ron Howard

Writer:

Richard Price, Alexander Ignon, Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum

Genres:

Action,Thriller

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

121 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Ransom

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

José Zúñiga

as David Torres

Dan Hedaya

as Jackie Brown

Allen Bernstein

as Bob Stone

Paul Guilfoyle

as Wallace

Iraida Polanco

as Fatima

John Ortiz

as Roberto

A.J. Benza

as Reporter Guest

Daniel May Wong

as Agent Sam

Donna Hanover

as News Reporter

Anton Evangelista

as FBI Agent

Joe Bacino

as Cop #1

Carl S. Redding

as Cop #2

James Georgiades

as Cop #3

Christian Maelen

as Cop #4

David Vadim

as Cop #5

Michael Countryman

as Bank Manager

Cheryl Howard

as Science Fair Coordinator

James Ritz

as Science Fair Judge

Joseph Badalucco Jr.

as Liquor Store Cop

Dell Maara

as Liquor Store Perp

Mike Hodge

as Man at Party

Mick O'Rourke

as FBI SWAT Team #1

Henry Kingi Jr.

as FBI SWAT Team #2

Roy Farfel

as FBI SWAT Team #3

Lex D. Geddings

as FBI SWAT Sniper

Todd Hallowell

as Don Campbell

Carl Burrows

as Emergency Medical Tech. (uncredited)

Richard Price

as Detective #1

Paul Geier

as Mayor Barresi

Louisa Marie

as Woman at Party

Tony Hoty

as Doorman

John Short

as Agent Dewey

Ed Jupp Jr.

as Technician (as Ed Jupp)

Gene Harrison

as FBI SWAT Leader

Rosanna Scotto

as News Anchor

Tony Potts

as News Anchor

John Finnerty

as Newshound (as John 'Spike' Finnerty)

Addie O'Donnell

as Reporter

Judy Hudson

as Reporter

Mitzie Pratt

as Reporter

Lynne Redding

as Reporter

Chris Lopata

as Agent Levin

John Hartmann

as Agent Lambert (as John Richard Hartmann)

Tommy Allen

as Detective at Kidnap House

John Dorish

as Paramedic

Vincent J. Burns

as Detective Doran

Darren Brown

as The Crowtations

Anna Marie Wieder

as Woman at Science Fair

Joan D. Lowry

as Mayor's Wife

Teodorina Bello

as Woman on Street #1

Jane Jenkins

as Woman on Street #2 (as J.J. Chaback)

Lori Tan Chinn

as Woman on Street #3

Carl Don

as Man on Street #1

Nathaniel Freeman

as Man on Street #2

Phil Parolisi

as Man on Street #3

Rafael Osorio

as Man on Street #4

Leslie Devlin

as Newscaster

Lewis Dodley

as Newscaster

John Brian Rogers

as ND Cop #1

Jeffrey H. Kaufman

as ND Cop #2

Mark Smith

as Undercover Cop

James P. Whalen Sr.

as Detective (as Jim Whalen)

Kim Snyder

as Kate's Friend

Panicker Upendran

as Store Owner

Steve Axelrod

as Chief of Detectives Lieberman (uncredited)

Bryce Dallas Howard

as Teenage Girl (uncredited)

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