The Ringer (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2005, The Ringer is a comedy film directed by Barry W. Blaustein, running about 94 minutes. “Make it special” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible, just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. He pretends to be mentally challenged to rig the upcoming Special Olympics and bring home the gold. But when Steve's fellow competitors get wise to the con, they inspire him to rise to the greatest challenge of all: becoming a better person.
Who’s in it. The Ringer stars Johnny Knoxville as Steve Barker, Brian Cox as Gary Barker, Katherine Heigl as Lynn Sheridan and Luis Ávalos as Stavi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Ringer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ringer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ringer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ringer (2005)?
- In US, The Ringer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ringer worth watching?
- The Ringer holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ringer?
- The Ringer stars Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, Katherine Heigl, Luis Ávalos and Jed Rees.
- When was The Ringer released?
- The Ringer was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.