

Ring 2
While investigating the horrifying death of her boyfriend, Mai Takano learns about a videotape haunted by the spirit of a disturbing girl named Sadako, which kills anyone who watches it exactly one week later. When her boyfriend’s son, Yoichi, starts to develop the same psychic abilities as Sadako, Takano must find a way to keep the boy and herself from becoming the next victims.
Where to watch Ring 2 in United States
Click a service to open Ring 2 there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ring 2 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, MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Looke, Booh Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Runtime | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Ring 2
Ring 2 is a 1999 Japanese-language horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Hideo Nakata. The cast is led by Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Sato, Kyoko Fukada. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor, Philo, AsianCrush.
Ring 2 was produced by KADOKAWA Shoten, Asmik Ace Entertainment, and Fuji Television Network and made in Japan. It was released on January 23, 1999, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hideo Nakata
- Writers
- Hiroshi Takahashi
- Release date
- January 23, 1999
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- KADOKAWA Shoten, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Fuji Television Network
Ring 2 cast & crew
Ring 2 was directed by Hideo Nakata and written by Hiroshi Takahashi.
The cast features Miki Nakatani as Mai Takano, Hitomi Sato as Masami Kurahashi, Kyoko Fukada as Kanae Sawaguchi, Fumiyo Kohinata as Dr. Kawajiri, Kenjirou Ishimaru as Detective Omuta, and Yûrei Yanagi as Okazaki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenji Kawai, cinematography is by Hideo Yamamoto, and it was produced by Masato Harada and Makoto Ishihara.
Is Ring 2 worth watching?
Ring 2 holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 463 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, and science fiction, Ring 2 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ring 2
In United States, you can stream Ring 2 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 2

Miki Nakatani
Mai Takano

Hitomi Sato
Masami Kurahashi

Kyoko Fukada
Kanae Sawaguchi

Fumiyo Kohinata
Dr. Kawajiri

Kenjirou Ishimaru
Detective Omuta

Yûrei Yanagi
Okazaki

Rikiya Ôtaka
Yôichi Asakawa

Yōichi Numata
Takashi Yamamura

Masako
Shizuko Yamamura

Miwako Kaji
Kazue Yamamura

Katsumi Muramatsu
Kôichi Asakawa

Daisuke Ban
Heihachirô Ikuma
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Ring 2 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ring 2 in United States?
Ring 2 is streaming on Fandor, Philo, AsianCrush, ARROW in United States.
▸Is Ring 2 on Fandor?
Yes — Ring 2 is currently available on Fandor in United States.
▸What language is Ring 2 in?
Ring 2 is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ring 2?
Ring 2 runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Ring 2 rated?
Ring 2 is rated NR. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 463 ratings.



















