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The Ringer (2005) 5.7
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5.7/10 from 23,429 users
Metascore: 46/100
Reviews: 149 user | 83 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com A young guy's only option to erase a really bad debt is to rig the Special Olympics by posing as a contestant. Director:Barry W. BlausteinWriter:Ricky Blitt |
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This comedy is about two guys who decide to rig the Special Olympics to pay off a debt by having one of them, Steve (Knoxville), pose as a contestant in the games, hoping to dethrone reigning champion, Jimmy. Mentally-challenged high jinks and hilarity surely follow. Written by bfluehr
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Make it Special. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language and some drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 December 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El farsante See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$423,117 (Australia) (28 April 2006)Gross:
$319,894 (New Zealand) (19 May 2006)Company Credits
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Written by Carl Brown, Shelly Goodhope, Tanesa Tavin, Daniel Brattain, Veronica Mendez, Darrell Mitchell,
Albert Cota, Chantel Roquemore and Michael Monagan
Performed by The Kids Of Widney High
Courtesy of Michael Monagan
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Originally set for a US theatrical release in 2004 the film was pushed back due to studio executives' concern over its content. See more »Goofs
When Jeffy is trying to explain to his friends his situation, the board disappears when he walks away. See more »Soundtracks
"Pretty Girls"Written by Carl Brown, Shelly Goodhope, Tanesa Tavin, Daniel Brattain, Veronica Mendez, Darrell Mitchell,
Albert Cota, Chantel Roquemore and Michael Monagan
Performed by The Kids Of Widney High
Courtesy of Michael Monagan
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The Ringer, a story about a man who rigs the Special Olympics to gain money for him and his uncle, is a surprisingly good movie. Reading the premise and seeing the commercials for this movie probably won't give you much reason to see it. It comes across as an insensitive, politically incorrect film that degrades mentally challenged people and pokes fun at the Special Olymics when it is actually not like that at all. There is a great message behind the film. Johnny Knoxville as Jeffy is great, not the insensitive jerk he may seem to be from Jackass. Brian Cox plays a great Uncle Gary, and Katherine Heigl is wonderfully sweet as Lynn. Besides a little language, this is a film for all ages. This New Year, check out The Ringer if you want a laugh and a heartwarming story.