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Ransom (1996)

1951.

-2

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6.7 (146k)
R

Age rating

2h 1min
Ransom

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Synopsis

Wealthy father battles ruthless kidnappers with a daring plan to save his son and outsmart the criminals

When his son is kidnapped by a ruthless criminal ring, a wealthy father refuses to be a passive victim. Instead of simply paying the ransom, he devises a daring and unconventional plan that turns the tables on the kidnappers. Teaming up with the FBI, he sets a high-stakes trap, using his resources and wit to outsmart the criminals and bring his son home safely against all odds.

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Where does Ransom rank today?

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Ransom is 1952 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved down the charts by -3 places since yesterday. In the United States, it is currently more popular than Jawaani Jaaneman but less popular than Gothika.

Rank Title

1948.

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1949.

+1

1950.

-7

1951.

+9

1952.

-3

1953.

-1

1954.

-1

1955.

+9

1956.

+3

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Cast

Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson

Tom Mullen

Rene Russo
Rene Russo

Katherine Mullen

Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise

Det. Jimmy Shaker

Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo

Agent Lonnie Hawkins

Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor

Maris

Brawley Nolte
Brawley Nolte

Sean Mullen

Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber

Clark Barnes

Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg

Cubby Barnes

Evan Handler
Evan Handler

Miles Roberts

Nancy Ticotin
Nancy Ticotin

Agent Kimba Welch

Michael Gaston
Michael Gaston

Agent Jack Sickler

Kevin Neil McCready
Kevin Neil McCready

Agent Paul Rhodes

José Zúñiga
José Zúñiga

David Torres

Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya

Jackie Brown

Allen Bernstein
Allen Bernstein

Bob Stone

Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle

Wallace

Iraida Polanco
Iraida Polanco

Fatima

John Ortiz
John Ortiz

Roberto

A.J. Benza
A.J. Benza

Reporter Guest

Peter Anthony Tambakis
Peter Anthony Tambakis

Nelson

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