

Ring 0
“Discover the secret...”
Taking place thirty years before the events of Ringu, Ringu 0 provides the shocking background story of how the girl on the video became a deadly, vengeful spirit.
Where to watch Ring 0 in United States
Click a service to open Ring 0 there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ring 0 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor, Philo, AsianCrush, ARROW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Fandor, AsianCrush, ARROW, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, Adrenalin Amazon channel, MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, Booh Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About Ring 0
Ring 0 is a 2000 Japanese-language horror, thriller and drama film directed by Norio Tsuruta. The cast is led by Yukie Nakama, Seiichi Tanabe, Kumiko Aso. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor, Philo, AsianCrush.
Ring 0 was produced by Ring 0 Production Group and made in Japan. It was released on January 22, 2000, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Norio Tsuruta
- Writers
- Hiroshi Takahashi
- Release date
- January 22, 2000
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Ring 0 Production Group
Ring 0 cast & crew
Ring 0 was directed by Norio Tsuruta and written by Hiroshi Takahashi.
The cast features Yukie Nakama as Sadako Yamamura, Seiichi Tanabe as Hiroshi Tôyama, Kumiko Aso as Etsuko Tachihara, Yoshiko Tanaka as Akiko Miyaji, Takeshi Wakamatsu as Yûsaku Shigemori, and Ryushi Mizukami as Wataru Kuno.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Takahide Shibanushi and it was produced by Shinji Ogawa and Takashige Ichise.
Is Ring 0 worth watching?
Ring 0 holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 285 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and drama, Ring 0 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ring 0
In United States, you can stream Ring 0 on Fandor, Philo, AsianCrush, ARROW, and Retrocrush, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Ring 0

Yukie Nakama
Sadako Yamamura

Seiichi Tanabe
Hiroshi Tôyama

Kumiko Aso
Etsuko Tachihara

Yoshiko Tanaka
Akiko Miyaji

Takeshi Wakamatsu
Yûsaku Shigemori

Ryushi Mizukami
Wataru Kuno

Kaoru Okunuki
Aiko Hazuki

Yasushi Kimura
Togashi

Mami Hashimoto
Joshikôsei

Daisuke Ban
Heihachirô Ikuma

Masako
Shizuko Yamamura

Yoshiyuki Morishita
Gekidan Kenkyûsei
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Ring 0 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ring 0 in United States?
Ring 0 is streaming on Fandor, Philo, AsianCrush, ARROW in United States.
▸Is Ring 0 on Fandor?
Yes — Ring 0 is currently available on Fandor in United States.
▸What language is Ring 0 in?
Ring 0 is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ring 0?
Ring 0 runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Ring 0 rated?
Ring 0 is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 285 ratings.



















