The Ringer (2005)

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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.

Director: Barry W. Blaustein
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography: Mark Irwin
Editing: George Folsey Jr.
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Conundrum Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $40M
Original Language: en

Keywords

operation, sports, lawnmower, finger, loser, uncle, special olympics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ringer about?
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.
Who directed The Ringer?
The Ringer was directed by Barry W. Blaustein.
Who stars in The Ringer?
The Ringer stars Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, Katherine Heigl, Luis Ávalos, Jed Rees, Leonard Earl Howze.
How long is The Ringer?
The Ringer has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Ringer?
The Ringer is a Comedy film.
How much did The Ringer gross?
The Ringer grossed $40M worldwide.
Where was The Ringer produced?
The Ringer was produced in United States of America.