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Ransom

8th November 1996
2h 1m
Ron Howard
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Ransom is a Action Thriller film released on 8th November 1996; Ron Howard directed the film which stars Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, and Rene Russo. It is a remake/reboot of the 1956 film Ransom!. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $229,492,681 on its budget.

Plot

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

Cast (38)

Mel Gibson's profile
Mel Gibson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Gary Sinise's profile
Gary Sinise
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Rene Russo's profile
Rene Russo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Lili Taylor's profile
Lili Taylor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Liev Schreiber's profile
Liev Schreiber
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Delroy Lindo's profile
Delroy Lindo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Donnie Wahlberg's profile
Donnie Wahlberg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Dan Hedaya's profile
Dan Hedaya
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Paul Guilfoyle's profile
Paul Guilfoyle
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
John Ortiz's profile
John Ortiz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
José Zúñiga's profile
José Zúñiga
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Michael Gaston's profile
Michael Gaston
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Donna Hanover's profile
Donna Hanover
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Mike Hodge's profile
Mike Hodge
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Evan Handler's profile
Evan Handler
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
David Vadim's profile
David Vadim
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Cheryl Howard's profile
Cheryl Howard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Nancy Ticotin's profile
Nancy Ticotin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
A.J. Benza
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Henry Kingi Jr.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Brawley Nolte
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 9

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Ransom FAQ

When was Ransom released?

Ransom was released 28 years ago, on Friday November 8th, 1996.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Ransom?

The lead role is played by Mel Gibson.

How much did Ransom cost to make?

The budget was $80,000,000.

How much money did Ransom make?

The worldwide revenue was $309,492,681.

Is Ransom on Netflix?

No, Ransom is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Ransom on Amazon Prime?

No, Ransom is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Ransom on Disney Plus?

No, Ransom is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Ransom Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

3% 0-12
16% 20-29
16% 30-39
18% 40-49
3% 50-59
45% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

16% Female
84% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

3% Good
97% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown