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Ransom

Action • Thriller • 1996 • 2h 1m

Ransom movie poster

RATING★ 3.3

RUNTIME2h 1m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

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📖 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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Someone is going to pay.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Action, Thriller
Director: Ron Howard
Original Language: EN

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🎭 Cast

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Gary Sinise

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Delroy Lindo

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Lili Taylor

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Brawley Nolte

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Liev Schreiber

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Donnie Wahlberg

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Evan Handler

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❓ 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.
When was Ransom released?: Ransom was released on November 8, 1996.
How long is Ransom?: Ransom has a runtime of 2h 1m.
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