The Ringer
- 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.
The Ringer is a 2005 comedy about a man who enters the Special Olympics under false pretenses, only to be transformed by his fellow competitors. Released in December 2005, the film follows Steve Barker as his scheme to win gold turns into an unexpected journey of personal growth and redemption.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Johnny KnoxvilleSteve Barker
Brian CoxGary Barker
Katherine HeiglLynn Sheridan
Luis ÁvalosStavi
Jed ReesGlen
Leonard Earl HowzeMark
Geoffrey ArendWinston
Edward BarbanellBilly
Bill ChottThomas
Mike CerronePaulie
Terry FunkFrankie- Leonard FlowersJimmy
- Janna AmbortKaren
Steve LevySteve Levy
Zen GesnerDavid Patrick
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When was The Ringer released?
The Ringer was released on December 23, 2005.
What is The Ringer about?
The film follows a man named Steve Barker who enters the Special Olympics while pretending to be intellectually disabled in order to win money and pay off his debts. As he competes, his fellow athletes inspire him to become a better person.
Is The Ringer available to watch?
Yes, The Ringer is a completed film released in 2005 and is available through various streaming and rental platforms.
What genre is The Ringer?
The Ringer is a comedy film.
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