Movie

Ransom

“Someone is going to pay.”

★ 6.7(2,102)19962h 1m

Ransom is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch Ransom

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Ron Howard
Release date: 1996-11-08
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Box office: $309,492,681
Budget: $80,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Touchstone Pictures

Ransom — trailer

About Ransom

Ransom is a 1996 movie in the Action and Thriller genres, directed by Ron Howard, starring Mel Gibson, Rene Russo and Gary Sinise. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 2,102 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ransom in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

ransomloss of loved onehostageyellow pressfbibaby-snatchingpolice corruptionterrorismmillionairechild kidnappingnegotiator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ransom in Germany?+

In Germany, Ransom is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ransom on Netflix?+

Ransom is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Ransom?+

Ransom has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Ransom?+

Ransom stars Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo and Lili Taylor.

When did Ransom come out?+

Ransom is a 1996 movie directed by Ron Howard.

What genre is Ransom?+

Ransom is Action and Thriller film.

Who directed Ransom?+

Ransom was directed by Ron Howard.