Why watch Ransom
A strong, reliable pick for tonight. Delivers exactly what you'd expect from the genre with solid execution. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and let the opening scene pull you in — this one earns your evening. Expect the kind of story that lingers after the credits roll, the kind you'll want to text a friend about before bed.
— The What2Watch desk · US
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The story
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
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By the numbers
Rating
6.7/10
Runtime
2h 1m
Year
1996
Votes
2,078
Top cast
Mel Gibson
Tom Mullen
Rene Russo
Katherine Mullen
Gary Sinise
Det. Jimmy Shaker
Delroy Lindo
Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Lili Taylor
Maris
Brawley Nolte
Sean Mullen
Liev Schreiber
Clark Barnes
Donnie Wahlberg
Cubby Barnes
Evan Handler
Miles Roberts
Nancy Ticotin
Agent Kimba Welch
Michael Gaston
Agent Jack Sickler
Kevin Neil McCready
Agent Paul Rhodes
José Zúñiga
David Torres
Dan Hedaya
Jackie Brown
AB
Allen Bernstein
Bob Stone
Paul Guilfoyle
Wallace
IP
Iraida Polanco
Fatima
John Ortiz
Roberto
AB
A.J. Benza
Reporter Guest
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Nelson
Daniel May Wong
Agent Sam
Donna Hanover
News Reporter
Anton Evangelista
FBI Agent
Joe Bacino
Cop #1