Ransom

Ransom

1996 · 121 min · EN · R · 6.7 (2,099 votes)
Dir. Ron Howard · Starring Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Lili Taylor, Brawley Nolte · Music James Horner

Someone is going to pay.

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

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This is a white-knuckle ride of escalating tension and raw desperation. It feels like a high-stakes chess match played with human lives, where every decision carries immense weight. The mood is relentlessly intense, pushing you to the edge of your seat with its visceral portrayal of a father's fight for his child.

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