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Ju-on: The Grudge

2002·Movie·R·92 min·6.8(953)

When a grudge from the dead passes to the living, who is safe?

When a social worker is sent to check on a traumatized elderly woman whose family have moved in at the site of a notorious murder case, she unwittingly unleashes a cycle of terror that transmits via its victims.

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Where to watch Ju-on: The Grudge in United States

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JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
South KoreaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVINGwavve

About Ju-on: The Grudge

Ju-on: The Grudge is a 2002 Japanese-language horror film directed by Takashi Shimizu. The cast is led by Megumi Okina, Misa Uehara, Yoji Tanaka. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW.

Ju-on: The Grudge was produced by Oz Company, Xanadeux Company, and Pioneer LDC and made in Japan. It was released on October 18, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Takashi Shimizu
Writers
Takashi Shimizu
Release date
October 18, 2002
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
Oz Company, Xanadeux Company, Pioneer LDC
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Ju-on: The Grudge cast & crew

Ju-on: The Grudge was directed by Takashi Shimizu and written by Takashi Shimizu.

The cast features Megumi Okina as Rika Nishina, Misa Uehara as Izumi Toyama, Yoji Tanaka as Yuji Toyama, Misaki Itō as Hitomi Tokunaga, Kanji Tsuda as Katsuya Tokunaga, and Shuri Matsuda as Kazumi Tokunaga.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shiro Sato, cinematography is by Tokushō Kikumura, and it was produced by Hiroki Numata and Kunio Kawakami.

Is Ju-on: The Grudge worth watching?

Ju-on: The Grudge holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 953 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, Ju-on: The Grudge is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ju-on: The Grudge

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Cast of Ju-on: The Grudge

Megumi Okina

Megumi Okina

Rika Nishina

Misa Uehara

Misa Uehara

Izumi Toyama

Yoji Tanaka

Yoji Tanaka

Yuji Toyama

Misaki Itō

Misaki Itō

Hitomi Tokunaga

Kanji Tsuda

Kanji Tsuda

Katsuya Tokunaga

Shuri Matsuda

Shuri Matsuda

Kazumi Tokunaga

Kayoko Shibata

Kayoko Shibata

Mariko

Yui Ichikawa

Yui Ichikawa

Chiharu

Yukako Kukuri

Yukako Kukuri

Miyuki

Takako Fuji

Takako Fuji

Kayako Saeki

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Yuya Ozeki

Toshio Saeki

Takashi Matsuyama

Takashi Matsuyama

Takeo Saeki

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Ju-on: The Grudge — FAQs

Where can I watch Ju-on: The Grudge in United States?

Ju-on: The Grudge is streaming on ARROW in United States.

Is Ju-on: The Grudge on ARROW?

Yes — Ju-on: The Grudge is currently available on ARROW in United States.

What language is Ju-on: The Grudge in?

Ju-on: The Grudge is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ju-on: The Grudge?

Ju-on: The Grudge runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).

What is Ju-on: The Grudge rated?

Ju-on: The Grudge is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 953 ratings.

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