The Ringer
“Make it special.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Ringer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-28
Top Cast
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Johnny Knoxville
Steve Barker
Brian Cox
Gary Barker
Katherine Heigl
Lynn Sheridan
Geoffrey Arend
Winston
Edward Barbanell
Billy
Bill Chott
Thomas
Leonard Flowers
Jimmy
Leonard Earl Howze
Mark
Jed Rees
Glen
John Taylor
Rudy
Luis Ávalos
Stavi
Zen Gesner
David Patrick
Steve Levy
Steve Levy
Alcides Dias
Michael
Mike Cerrone
Paulie
Terry Funk
Frankie
Janna Ambort
Karen
Bo Kane
Matt
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 30, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry W. Blaustein
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricky Blitt
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- The Ringer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.4M
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Conundrum Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry W. Blaustein
Ricky Blitt
Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Irwin
George Folsey Jr.
Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Tim Shriver, John Jacobs, Bradley Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Farrelly
Producer
Arlan Jay Vetter
Production Design
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Peter Farrelly
Producer
John Jacobs
Producer
Bradley Thomas
Producer
Lisa Jensen
Costume Design
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Barry W. Blaustein
Director
Ricky Blitt
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ringer
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What is The Ringer 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 directed The Ringer?
The Ringer was directed by Barry W. Blaustein.
Who stars in The Ringer?
The principal cast of The Ringer includes Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, Katherine Heigl, Geoffrey Arend, Edward Barbanell.
When was The Ringer released and how long is it?
The Ringer was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did The Ringer make at the box office?
The Ringer grossed $40.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Ringer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ringer was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ringer?
The Ringer holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).