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The Ringer

2005Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic465.6Rotten Tomatoes40%68%

A hopeful comedy movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

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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.

Feels like

  • Sports Comedy
  • Satirical
  • Underdog Story
  • Physical Humor
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Heartwarming
  • Overcoming Prejudice
  • Redemption

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Barry W. Blaustein
Written by
Ricky Blitt
Produced by
Peter Farrelly, Bradley Thomas, Bobby Farrelly
Music by
Mark Mothersbaugh

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Facts

December 23, 2005 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
December 23, 2005
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$40 million
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Bad "Bad Acting", Barrier-Busting Blow, Berserk Button +9

  • Bad "Bad Acting"
  • Barrier-Busting Blow
  • Berserk Button
  • Brick Joke
  • Butt-Monkey
  • The Cameo
  • Character Name Alias
  • Counting to Potato
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Darkhorse Victory
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Shown Their Work

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ringer?"

Questions about The Ringer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ringer?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Ringer from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Ringer worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is The Ringer okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Ringer make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Ringer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Ringer use?

Bad "Bad Acting"Barrier-Busting BlowBerserk ButtonBrick JokeButt-MonkeyThe CameoCharacter Name AliasCounting to PotatoDance Party EndingDarkhorse VictoryA Day in the LimelightShown Their Workand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Bad "Bad Acting", Barrier-Busting Blow, and Berserk Button.