FILM
Someone is going to pay.
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Directed by Ron Howard
Starring Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Lili Taylor, Brawley Nolte, Liev Schreiber, Donnie Wahlberg
From TMDB release dates and JustWatch offers, as listed on 17 October 2026. Both change often; a missing date or offer means none is listed yet.
| In cinemas | No date listed |
|---|---|
| Digital release | No date listed |
| Physical release | No date listed |
| First cinema release anywhere | 8 November 1996 (the United States) |
Dates come from TMDB and can change. The digital date is the first rental, purchase or streaming date and does not confirm a launch on a particular service; the physical date does not confirm a Blu-ray or 4K edition. Both are often added closer to release.
| Country | In cinemas |
|---|---|
| United States | 8 Nov 1996 |
| Australia | 14 Nov 1996 |
| South Korea | 7 Dec 1996 |
| Spain | 27 Dec 1996 |
| Brazil | 2 Jan 1997 |
| Germany | 2 Jan 1997 |
| Italy | 16 Jan 1997 |
| France | 22 Jan 1997 |
| Czechia | 23 Jan 1997 |
| Hungary | 23 Jan 1997 |
| Portugal | 31 Jan 1997 |
| Ireland | 7 Feb 1997 |
| United Kingdom | 7 Feb 1997 |
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