The Ringer (2005)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 5.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
The Ringer is a comedy movie from 2005. It is directed by Barry W. Blaustein. The cast includes Katherine Heigl, Geoffrey Arend and Brian Cox. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
Pressured by a greedy uncle and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible, just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. He pretends to be mentally challenged to rig the upcoming Special Olympics and bring home the gold. But when Steve's fellow competitors get wise to the con, they inspire him to rise to the greatest challenge of all: becoming a better person.
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Cast & crew
- Barry W. BlausteinDirector
- Katherine Heiglas Lynn Sheridan
- Geoffrey Arendas Winston
- Brian Coxas Gary Barker
- Zen Gesneras David Patrick
- Johnny Knoxvilleas Steve Barker
- Jed Reesas Glen
- Leonard Earl Howzeas Mark
- Luis Ávalosas Stavi
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Questions about The Ringer
- What genre is The Ringer?
- The Ringer is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in The Ringer?
- Katherine Heigl, Geoffrey Arend, Brian Cox, Zen Gesner, Johnny Knoxville appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Ringer?
- Barry W. Blaustein directed The Ringer.
- How long is The Ringer?
- The Ringer runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is The Ringer worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Ringer?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
