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The Ringer
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The Ringer

2005-12-23 · 94 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Barry W. Blaustein
Production companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Conundrum Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 40,442,437

Top Cast

Johnny KnoxvilleJohnny KnoxvilleSteve Barker
Brian CoxBrian CoxGary Barker
Katherine HeiglKatherine HeiglLynn Sheridan
Geoffrey ArendGeoffrey ArendWinston
Edward BarbanellEdward BarbanellBilly
Bill ChottBill ChottThomas
Leonard FlowersJimmy
Leonard Earl HowzeLeonard Earl HowzeMark
Jed ReesJed ReesGlen
John TaylorRudy
Luis ÁvalosLuis ÁvalosStavi
Zen GesnerZen GesnerDavid Patrick
Steve LevySteve LevySteve Levy
Alcides DiasMichael
Mike CerroneMike CerronePaulie
Terry FunkTerry FunkFrankie
Janna AmbortKaren
Bo KaneBo KaneMatt
Mohammad AhmedDr. Ahmed
Brad LelandBrad LelandMr. Henderson

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