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Ransom (1996)

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Ransom (1996)

Overview

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


Starring Cast


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

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


Starring Cast


Where to watch

YouTube logoYouTube
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values, primarily through its championing of an individualistic, self-reliant, and retributive solution to a crisis, where the protagonist bypasses traditional institutional processes to achieve justice.

The film features a predominantly traditional cast for its era, without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative focuses on a personal crime drama, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without significant critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

The film "Ransom" (1996) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on a wealthy businessman's struggle to recover his kidnapped son, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences depicted within the narrative.

The film 'Ransom, 1996' does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences within the narrative.

The film focuses on a father's efforts to retrieve his kidnapped son. The primary female character, Kate Mullen, is depicted in a supportive role, experiencing emotional distress and participating in the unfolding drama, but she does not engage in or win any physical combat against male opponents.

Ransom (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered for this adaptation.

Ransom (1996) is a remake of the 1956 film "Ransom!". The main characters, including Tom Mullen and his family, were portrayed by white actors in both versions. There is no evidence of any character being established as a different race in prior canon or source material and then portrayed differently in the 1996 film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.7
The Movie Database logo
6.7

Critic Ratings

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7.4
Metacritic logo
6.1

Who Made This

Actors

NameRoleGenderRaceNationality
Mel Gibson
Tom MullenMaleWhite United States
Rene Russo
Katherine MullenFemaleWhite United States
Gary Sinise
Det. Jimmy ShakerMaleWhite United States
Delroy Lindo
Agent Lonnie HawkinsMaleBlack United Kingdom
Lili Taylor
MarisFemaleWhite United States
Brawley Nolte
Sean MullenMaleWhite United States
Liev Schreiber
Clark BarnesMaleWhite United States
Donnie Wahlberg
Cubby BarnesMaleWhite United States
Dan Hedaya
Jackie BrownMaleWhite United States
Todd Hallowell
Don CampbellMaleWhite United States
Jane Jenkins
Woman on Street #2 (as J.J. Chaback)FemaleWhite United States

Actor Breakdown

Gender

Male
Female
73%
27%

Race

White
91%
Black
9%

Nationalities

United States
91%
United Kingdom
9%

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