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Ransom

6.719962h 1m18MovieActionThriller

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

DirectorRon Howard
WritersRichard Price·Alexander Ignon
ProducersTodd Hallowell·Brian Grazer

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ron Howard

MGMel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Tom Mullen
RRRene Russo
Rene Russo
Katherine Mullen
GSGary Sinise
Gary Sinise
Det. Jimmy Shaker
DLDelroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo
Agent Lonnie Hawkins
LTLili Taylor
Lili Taylor
Maris
BNBrawley Nolte
Brawley Nolte
Sean Mullen
LSLiev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Clark Barnes
DWDonnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg
Cubby Barnes
EHEvan Handler
Evan Handler
Miles Roberts
NTNancy Ticotin
Nancy Ticotin
Agent Kimba Welch
MGMichael Gaston
Michael Gaston
Agent Jack Sickler
KMKevin Neil McCready
Kevin Neil McCready
Agent Paul Rhodes

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Ransom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ransom?

Ransom isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Ransom on Netflix?

No, Ransom is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Ransom on Amazon Prime Video?

Ransom isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ransom for free?

Ransom isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.