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Ransom (1996), directed by Ron Howard, is an action film and is available to stream on 2 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.7/10 and 73% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,062 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1996, it's a 1990s action that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, and Gary Sinise. At 121 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Ransom online, the best option is YouTube TV for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Next and Phone Booth, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Ransom isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on YouTube TV.
- Ransom is available to stream on YouTube TV in the US.
- No — Ransom isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on YouTube TV.
- Yes — Ransom is available to stream for free (with ads) on Tubi, and it's also included with YouTube TV.
- Ransom runs 2h 1m (121 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 61/100.
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