The Ringer(2005)
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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.
Directed by Barry W. Blaustein
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Cast
Johnny Knoxville
Steve Barker
Brian Cox
Gary Barker
Katherine Heigl
Lynn Sheridan
Geoffrey Arend
Winston
Edward Barbanell
Billy
Bill Chott
Thomas
Leonard Flowers
Jimmy
Leonard Earl Howze
Mark
Jed Rees
Glen
John Taylor
Rudy
Luis Ávalos
Stavi
Zen Gesner
David Patrick
Steve Levy
Steve Levy
Alcides Dias
Michael
Mike Cerrone
Paulie
Terry Funk
Frankie
Janna Ambort
Karen
Bo Kane
Matt
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Where can I watch The Ringer?+
The Ringer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Ringer come out?+
The Ringer was released in 2005.
How long is The Ringer?+
The Ringer runs for 94 minutes (1 hour and 34 minutes).
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, Geoffrey Arend and Edward Barbanell.
Is The Ringer worth watching?+
The Ringer holds a 5.7/10 rating from 365 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy.
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