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Movie Info

Release Date: November 08, 1996
Runtime: 121 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Action Thriller
Budget: $80,000,000
Revenue: $309,492,681
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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74%
Tomatometer
61
61/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
2,033 votes
⭐
6.7/10
IMDb
143,688 votes
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Ransom

1996

"A father's love knows no limits, nor boundaries."

Also known as: πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: La ranΓ§on? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Kopfgeld - Einer muss bezahlen? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: θ΅Žι‡‘? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Negociatorii πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DA: LΓΈsepenge? All international titles (6) →
Action Thriller 121 min 6.7/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $80,000,000
Revenue: $309,492,681
Profit $229,492,681
ROI +286.9% (3.9x)

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Keywords

#loss of loved one 118 #fbi 63 #terrorism 56 #hostage 36 #police corruption 23 #millionaire 18 #child kidnapping 14 #ransom 7 #negotiator 3 #baby-snatching 3 #yellow press 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Ransom

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  • The film was shot primarily in Los Angeles, utilizing various locations to create a sense of urban tension and realism throughout the kidnapping plot.

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  • During a pivotal scene, the character's decision to turn the ransom demand into a bounty on the kidnappers was a unique narrative twist that was not originally in the script.

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  • The film features a haunting score composed by James Horner, whose music enhances the emotional weight and suspense of the story.

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  • In one scene, the character of Tom Mullen, played by Mel Gibson, wears a specific watch that was a personal choice of the actor, reflecting his character's wealth and status.

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  • A continuity error occurs when the same character can be seen wearing two different outfits in consecutive scenes without a logical transition, distracting from the film's realism.

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  • Director Ron Howard, while known for his work in various genres, brought a unique perspective to 'Ransom' by focusing on character-driven storytelling within a high-stakes thriller framework.

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  • The film's exploration of moral dilemmas surrounding wealth and power resonates with themes found in other films by Ron Howard, such as 'A Beautiful Mind' and 'The Da Vinci Code'.

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