Ransom
“Someone is going to pay.”
Synopsis
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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Ransom Trailer - 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-08
Top Cast
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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
Allen Bernstein
Bob Stone
Paul Guilfoyle
Wallace
Iraida Polanco
Fatima
John Ortiz
Roberto
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$309.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.87x
+$229.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Price, Alexander Ignon
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $309.5M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Richard Price, Alexander Ignon, Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
James Horner
Piotr Sobociński, David M. Dunlap
Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Todd Hallowell, Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin, Kip Hagopian
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Mike Hill
Editor
Brian Grazer
Producer
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Scott Rudin
Producer
Piotr Sobociński
Director of Photography
Richard Price
Screenplay
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Ron Howard
Director
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Alexander Ignon
Screenplay
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
Kip Hagopian
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ransom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ransom 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 directed Ransom?
Ransom was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in Ransom?
The principal cast of Ransom includes Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Lili Taylor.
When was Ransom released and how long is it?
Ransom was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ransom?
Ransom had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $309.5M at the worldwide box office (3.87 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ransom was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ransom?
Ransom holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).