The Ringer

Is The Ringer right for your family?

Movie 2005 94 min

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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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. PG-13 (US)

Likely present: Family themesPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional content

The plot may touch on themes of overcoming challenges and inclusion.

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