The Ringer (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Ringer is a 2005 sports comedy directed by Barry W. Blaustein, starring Johnny Knoxville, Katherine Heigl and Brian Cox. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $40.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Barry W. Blaustein
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ringer About?
The premise of The Ringer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man decides to pose as someone with Down syndrome to help his brother's basketball team, aiming to help them win a championship. His elaborate scheme leads him into the world of the Special Olympics, where he unexpectedly finds himself confronting his own values and the true meaning of competition. He learns that genuine connection and purpose are found not through deception, but through embracing authenticity and celebrating the abilities of others.
The Ringer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- special olympics
- mentally challenged
- punched in the stomach
- disabled athlete
- cartoon on tv
- retardation
- down syndrome
- hot
- sleazy
- sexy
- flirting
- self help tape
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- dance party ending
- hurdle
- athlete with a disability
- person with a disability
- young
- debt
- olympic games
- two word title
- ringer
- slow motion scene
- deception
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- water bombs
- lie
- romeo and juliet play
- theater
- stage play
- television broadcast
- sports betting
- bet
- high jump
- long jump
- shot put
- priest
- singing in a car
- confession booth
- mental retardation
- dog
- runner
- blindfold
- sauna
- boxing glove
- competition
- hit with a basketball
- gangster
- african american
- disability
- impersonation
Where to Watch The Ringer
Stream it on 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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The Ringer Cast
Johnny Knoxville leads the cast, with Katherine Heigl and Brian Cox. Directed by Barry W. Blaustein.
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Director Barry W. Blaustein
The Ringer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ringer 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 57% User score
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The Ringer Plot Summary
What happens in The Ringer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steve Barker, Johnny Knoxville, suddenly receives a promotion at work and is forced to fire his friend Stavi, a hardworking immigrant janitor at the company. Steve reluctantly does so but hires Stavi to work around his apartment. While working, Stavi loses three fingers in a lawnmower accident and reveals that he does not have health insurance; Steve decides to raise $28,000 within two weeks to pay for the surgery to reattach Stavi’s fingers.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ringer, scene by scene
The Ringer Box Office
The Ringer grossed $40.4 million worldwide. $35.4 million came from the US and Canada and $5 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.4M
- US & Canada
- $35.4M
- International
- $5M
The Ringer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Ringer.
Cars in The Ringer
11 cars on screen, including the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and the Blue Bird All American.
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2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Important role -
Blue Bird All American Minor role -
1995 BMW 7 E38 Minor role -
1974 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
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The Ringer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ringer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ringer?
The Ringer runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Ringer released?
The Ringer was released on December 23, 2005.
Who directed The Ringer?
The Ringer was directed by Barry W. Blaustein.
More films by Barry W. Blaustein Who is in the cast of The Ringer?
The Ringer stars Johnny Knoxville, Katherine Heigl and Brian Cox.
Where can I watch The Ringer?
In the US, The Ringer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Ringer make at the box office?
The Ringer grossed $40.4 million worldwide ($35.4 million domestic, $5 million international).
How is The Ringer rated?
The Ringer has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does The Ringer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ringer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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