Ransom (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ransom is a 1996 action thriller directed by Ron Howard, starring Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise and Rene Russo. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $309.5 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1997. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ransom About?
The premise of Ransom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Airline magnate Tom Mullen faces a harrowing ordeal when his young son is kidnapped and a $2 million ransom is demanded. Driven by desperation, Mullen disregards the advice of his wife and an FBI agent, choosing instead to broadcast the kidnappers' faces and a substantial reward for information leading to their capture. This bold move plunges him into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, escalating the stakes and testing his resolve as he fights to save his son.
Ransom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ankle holster
- united states of america
- ransom
- bounty
- millionaire
- husband wife relationship
- new york city
- manhattan new york city
- police corruption
- hostage
- corrupt cop
- child kidnapping
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- kidnapping
- reward
- ankle
- holster
- good versus evil
- hero
- evil man
- child abduction
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet caprice
- chevrolet monte carlo
- van
- chevrolet chevy van
- british car
- jaguar xj12
- jaguar the car
- yamaha
- rogue cop
- child in jeopardy
- fruity pebbles cereal
- subway restaurant
- coca cola
- diet coke
- action hero
- manhunt
- silencer
- tough guy
- conspiracy
- machine gun
- firearm
- die hard scenario
- aim
- guilt
- weapon
- toyota corolla
- toyota land cruiser
Ransom Cast
Mel Gibson leads the cast, with Gary Sinise and Rene Russo. Directed by Ron Howard.
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Director Ron Howard
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Ransom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ransom 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 67% User score
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Ransom Plot Summary
What happens in Ransom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This gripping film opens with airline magnate Tom Mullen throwing a lavish party at his upscale New York City apartment. The celebration is meant to showcase his latest commercial, which highlights his journey as a self-made multi-millionaire in the airline industry. However, this festive mood is contrasted with a tense montage of a group of kidnappers plotting to abduct a hostage.
Full summary
The whole story of Ransom, scene by scene
Ransom Box Office
Ransom grossed $309.5 million worldwide. $136.5 million came from the US and Canada and $173 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$309.5M
- US & Canada
- $136.5M
- International
- $173M
Ransom Awards & Nominations
Ransom earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1997.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1997 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Mel Gibson
Ransom Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ransom.
How Well Do You Know Ransom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of Tom Mullen in the movie?
Cars in Ransom
88 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role -
1996 Jaguar XJ12 X305 Important role
Ransom Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Kopfgeld - Einer muss bezahlen” and “La rançon”.
- Also known as
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- Kopfgeld - Einer muss bezahlen
- La rançon
- Løsepenge
- Kopfgeld - Einer wird bezahlen
- 赎金
- Kopfgeld
- Ransom - Il riscatto
- Выкуп
- Rescate
- Resgate
- Výkupné
- Fidye
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- Váltságdíj
- 赎金风暴
- Η Απαγωγή
- Negociatorii
- Okup
- כופר
- O Preço de um Resgate
- Откуп
- 랜섬
- Rançon
- 身代金
- 綁票通緝令
- Išpirka
- Викуп
- Izpirkums
- El rescate
- خون بها
- Ransom - lunnaat
- 贖金風暴
- แรนซั่ม ค่าไถ่เฉือนคม
- Rescat
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Ransom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ransom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ransom?
Ransom runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Ransom released?
Ransom was released on November 8, 1996.
Who directed Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Ron Howard.
More films by Ron Howard Who is in the cast of Ransom?
Ransom stars Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise and Rene Russo.
How much did Ransom make at the box office?
Ransom grossed $309.5 million worldwide ($136.5 million domestic, $173 million international).
How is Ransom rated?
Ransom has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Ransom nominated for any awards?
Ransom received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Ransom have a post-credit scene?
No. Ransom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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