Ransom (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Ransom is an action and thriller film directed by Ron Howard, running about 121 minutes. “Someone is going to pay.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Who’s in it. Ransom stars Mel Gibson as Tom Mullen, Gary Sinise as Det. Jimmy Shaker, Delroy Lindo as Agent Lonnie Hawkins and Rene Russo as Katherine Mullen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ransom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $309.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. 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, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ransom (1996)?
- In US, Ransom is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ransom worth watching?
- Ransom holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ransom?
- Ransom stars Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Rene Russo and Lili Taylor.
- When was Ransom released?
- Ransom was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.