Ringmaster (1998): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Ringmaster is a 1998 comedy directed by Neil Abramson, starring Jerry Springer as Jerry Farrelly, Stephanie Swinney and Jaime Pressly. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $9.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- worldwide gross
- $9.3M
- budget
- $20M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Neil Abramson
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Artisan Entertainment
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ringmaster About?
The premise of Ringmaster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jerry Springer appears playing a version of himself, hosting a wildly controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show where ordinary guests barge in to air their personal grievances, often leading to heated, profanity‑laden confrontations that fuel the program’s sensational reputation.
Ringmaster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex with stepfather
- large breasts
- female topless nudity
- exhibitionist
- lesbian
- autograph
- trailer park
- catfight
- sex addiction
- adultery
- white trash
- sexual promiscuity
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- menage a trois
- stripper
- dysfunctional family
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- tv show
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- mother catches daughter having sex
- female exhibitionist
- stepfather stepdaughter sex
- simulated oral sex
- sex with stepdaughter
- sex with daughter's fiance
- sex with fiancee's mother
- black man white woman romance
- black man white woman sex
- black man white woman kiss
- black man white woman relationship
- fellatio
- caught having sex
- food truck
- red telephone
- motel housekeeper
- prostitute
- rehearsing a conversation in a mirror
- cowgirl sex position
- flashing breasts
- upskirt
- kissing in public
- public nudity
- bead curtain
- cashing a check
- diaphragm the birth control device
- interview
- pokies
- autograph book
- autographing a shirt
- television studio
Where to Watch Ringmaster
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Ringmaster Cast & Characters
Jerry Springer leads the cast as Jerry Farrelly, with Stephanie Swinney as Springer Guest Girlfriend (uncredited) and Jaime Pressly as Angel Zorzak. Directed by Neil Abramson; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Neil Abramson
- Jerry Springer as Jerry Farrelly
- Stephanie Swinney as Springer Guest Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Jaime Pressly as Angel Zorzak - Wendy Raquel Robinson as Starletta
Also Starring in Ringmaster
· 22 more- Michael Jai White Demond
- William McNamara Troy Davenport
- Michael Dudikoff Rusty
- M.C. Gainey Trucker
- Molly Hagan Connie Zorzak
- John Capodice Mel Riley
- Robert Harvey Businessman
- Jason Lewis Tim
- Tangie Ambrose Vonda Simmons
- Thea Vidale Juanita
- Nicki Micheaux Leshawnette
- Conrad Goode Sexy Male Neighbor
- Kimberly Pullis Fiona
- Rebecca Broussard Suzanne
- Dawn Maxey Natalie
- Lucia Sullivan College Girl #1
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- Ron Orbach Man in Diner
- Jerry Giles Floyd Merkel
- Ashley Holbrook Willie
- Krista Tesreau Catherine Winicott
- Reamy Hall Stage Manager
- Korrine St. Onge Desiree
Ringmaster Plot Summary
What happens in Ringmaster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
There are three ongoing plots in the film, each weaving its own chaotic strand into a shared, unruly world where loyalty, desire, and showbiz collide in a way that only this kind of wild comedy-drama can deliver.
The primary plot follows a white-trash trailer-park family, where Angel [Jaime Pressly] is sleeping with her mother’s husband, sparking constant schemes as the mother tries to outdo her promiscuous daughter out of spite. The tension ratchets up as the mother even goes so far as sleeping with her daughter’s boyfriend, turning the family’s home into a pressure cooker of jealousy, rivalry, and surprise betrayals.
Full summary
The whole story of Ringmaster, scene by scene
Ringmaster Box Office & Budget
Ringmaster grossed $9.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 46% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$9.3M
46% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $9.3M
- Budget
- $20M
Cars in Ringmaster
8 cars on screen, including the 1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel and the 1981 Chevrolet C-Series.
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1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel Important role -
1981 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1995 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Dodge M-Series Minor role
Ringmaster Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Scandale en direct” and “Sekopäiden sirkus”.
- Also known as
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- Scandale en direct
- Sekopäiden sirkus
- Ring frei! - Die Jerry Springer Story
- Nic do ukrycia
- Телеведущий
- Ringmaster - El rey de la telebasura
- מלך הזירה
- Ring frei! - Die Jerry Springer Show
- Pán ringu
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Movies Like Ringmaster
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ring Up the Curtain, 3 Ring Circus and Parlor, Bedroom and Bath.
Ringmaster FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Ringmaster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ringmaster?
Ringmaster runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Ringmaster released?
Ringmaster was released on November 25, 1998.
Who directed Ringmaster?
Ringmaster was directed by Neil Abramson.
Who is in the cast of Ringmaster?
Ringmaster stars Jerry Springer as Jerry Farrelly, Stephanie Swinney as Springer Guest Girlfriend (uncredited) and Jaime Pressly as Angel Zorzak, among 26 credited actors.
Where can I watch Ringmaster?
In the US, Ringmaster is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Ringmaster make at the box office?
Ringmaster grossed $9.3 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million.
Does Ringmaster have a post-credit scene?
No. Ringmaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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