Ransom! (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1956, Ransom! is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alex Segal, running about 109 minutes. “When that phone rings --” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich man stuns his wife and town with a televised threat to his son's kidnapper.
Who’s in it. Ransom! stars Glenn Ford as David G. 'Dave' Stannard, Donna Reed as Edith Stannard, Leslie Nielsen as Charlie Telfer and Juano Hernández as Jesse Chapman aka Uncle Jesse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Ransom! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TBS. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ransom! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ransom! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ransom! (1956)?
- In US, Ransom! is available to stream on TBS. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ransom! worth watching?
- Ransom! holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ransom!?
- Ransom! stars Glenn Ford, Donna Reed, Leslie Nielsen, Juano Hernández and Robert Keith.
- When was Ransom! released?
- Ransom! was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.