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King's Ransom

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
3.8K
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Jay Mohr, Roger Cross, Anthony Anderson, Leila Arcieri, Jackie Burroughs, Loretta Devine, Donald Faison, Regina Hall, Charlie Murphy, Nicole Ari Parker, Kellita Smith, Brooke D'Orsay, and Lisa Marcos in King's Ransom (2005)
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Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.

IMDb RATING
4.4/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jeffrey W. Byrd
  • Writer
    • Wayne Conley
  • Stars
    • Anthony Anderson
    • Kellita Smith
    • Jay Mohr
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jeffrey W. Byrd
  • Writer
    • Wayne Conley
  • Stars
    • Anthony Anderson
    • Kellita Smith
    • Jay Mohr
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 11Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    King's Ransom
    Trailer 1:59
    King's Ransom

    Photos48

    Anthony Anderson and Bobin Reed at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Cedric the Entertainer at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, and Kellita Smith at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Regina Hall at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Regina Hall at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Brooke D'Orsay at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Brooke D'Orsay at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Brooke D'Orsay at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Anthony Anderson at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Boris Kodjoe at an event for King's Ransom (2005)
    Brooke D'Orsay at an event for King's Ransom (2005)

    Top cast

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    Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson
    • Malcolm Kingas Malcolm King
    Kellita Smith
    Kellita Smith
    • Renee Kingas Renee King
    Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr
    • Coreyas Corey
    Donald Faison
    Donald Faison
    • Andreas Andre
    Nicole Ari Parker
    Nicole Ari Parker
    • Angela Drakeas Angela Drake
    • (as Nicole Parker)
    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Peaches Clarkeas Peaches Clarke
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Miss Gladysas Miss Gladys
    Leila Arcieri
    Leila Arcieri
    • Kim Bakeras Kim Baker
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Herb Clarkeas Herb Clarke
    Brooke D'Orsay
    Brooke D'Orsay
    • Brooke Mayoas Brooke Mayo
    Jackie Burroughs
    Jackie Burroughs
    • Grandmaas Grandma
    Lisa Marcos
    Lisa Marcos
    • Ravenas Raven
    Roger Cross
    Roger Cross
    • Byronas Byron
    Millie Tresierra
    • Womanas Woman
    Rob Smith
    • Davidas David
    Brenda Crichlow
    Brenda Crichlow
    • Anitaas Anita
    Carrie Colak
    • Lorias Lori
    Lila Yee
    • Miss Hoas Miss Ho
    • Director
      • Jeffrey W. Byrd
    • Writer
      • Wayne Conley
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Malcolm King is a wealthy and arrogant businessman whose ex-wife to be has plans to take him for everything he's worth in their divorce settlement. Determined to avoid losing his fortune to her, Malcolm plans his own kidnapping with the help of his dim-witted mistress and her ex-con brother. Unfortunately for Malcolm, he is not the only one with a kidnapping plot. —Sujit R. Varma
    kidnappingrelease from prisonpolicenail gunhit in the crotch1 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Big Man. Big Plan. Big Mistake.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jay Mohr had actual mustard splattered all over his face
    • Goofs
      Corey is seen shooting an impact nail gun without a required air compressor, puncturing the rear tire on the kidnap van when he steals King from the previous kidnapping.
    • Quotes

      Corey: [Corey is talking on the phone with Malcolm's ex-wife] I demand a ransom of $10,000 dollars.

      Malcolm King: [Malcolm grabs the phone from Corey] What $10,000 dollars? I'm not worth $10,000 dollars! You kidnapped Malcolm King not Bobby Brown!

    • Connections
      Features Let's Make a Deal (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Living Like a King
      Written by Calvin Richardson and Luce Gordon

      Performed by Calvin Richardson and Luce Gordon

      Courtesy of Luce Gordon & Tony Hustle

      Calvin Richardson appears courtesy of Hollywood Records

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    1/10
    If you have seen this movie, you have experienced cinema hell.
    This by far the worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life.

    I saw this movie in theaters with a friend because the cast line up looked promising. We tried to like this movie, we really did. We weren't the only ones who hated it. Walking in I was surprised to about 20 people in the theater. The movie had come out recently so I expected a bigger crowd but no. About 30 minutes into the movie, people started walking out. By the end there were about 10 people left. There is maybe one good moment of spontaneity in the film but other than that one fleeting moment it's pure garbage. I did not walk out though, I stayed until the end hoping the movie would redeem itself. I regret losing those minutes of my life.
    helpful•6
    3
    • bwing107
    • Aug 5, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • New Line Cinema (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Anthony Anderson Project
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Alter Ego Entertainment
      • Catch 23 Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,008,527
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,300,000
      • Apr 24, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,143,652
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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