Ransom
“Someone is going to pay.”
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Where to watch Ransom in United States
YouTube TVClick a service to open Ransom there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Ransom streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About Ransom
Ransom is a 1996 English-language action and thriller film directed by Ron Howard. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
Ransom was produced by Touchstone Pictures and Imagine Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 8, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $309 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Richard Price, Alexander Ignon
- Release date
- November 8, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $309 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Ransom cast & crew
Ransom was directed by Ron Howard and written by Richard Price and Alexander Ignon.
The cast features Mel Gibson as Tom Mullen, Rene Russo as Katherine Mullen, Gary Sinise as Det. Jimmy Shaker, Delroy Lindo as Agent Lonnie Hawkins, Lili Taylor as Maris, and Brawley Nolte as Sean Mullen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Piotr Sobociński, and it was produced by Scott Rudin and Todd Hallowell.
Is Ransom worth watching?
Ransom holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 2,116 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, Ransom is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ransom
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Cast of Ransom
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
Ransom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ransom in United States?
Ransom is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Ransom on YouTube TV?
Yes — Ransom is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Ransom in?
Ransom is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ransom?
Ransom runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Ransom rated?
Ransom is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 2,116 ratings.
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