A stunning performance by Mel Gibson (Braveheart) adds to the heart pounding intensity of 'Ransom'... the explosive thriller that critics are calling one of the best films of the year!

It's a parent's worst nightmare for business tycoon Tom Mullen (Gibson) as he gazes at a picture of his kidnapped son helplessly bound and gagged. To get his boy back, Mullen and his wife (Rene Russo) agree to deliver a multi-million dollar ransom to the kidnappers.
But after the exchange erupts in a hail of gunfire, Mullen taken one final risk to ensure his child's safety and goes on national television with a shocking proposal. It's a gamble that could cost him his marriage, as well as the life of his son! Acclaimed director Ron Howard (Apollo 13) delivers one surprising plot twist after another in a riveting and pulsating thriller.