

Rings
“First you watch it. Then you die.”
Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend Holt when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before.
Where to watch Rings in United States
Click a service to open Rings there. Availability last verified on July 4, 2026.
Where is Rings streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel, ProSieben Fun Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About Rings
Rings is a 2017 English-language horror film directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez. The cast is led by Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 5.0/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
Rings was produced by Paramount Pictures, Macari/Edelstein, and Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation and made in United States of America. It was released on February 1, 2017, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $83 million worldwide.
- Director
- F. Javier Gutiérrez
- Writers
- Akiva Goldsman, David Loucka, Jacob Aaron Estes
- Release date
- February 1, 2017
- OTT release
- April 21, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $83 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Macari/Edelstein, Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation
Rings cast & crew
Rings was directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez and written by Akiva Goldsman, David Loucka, and Jacob Aaron Estes.
The cast features Matilda Lutz as Julia, Alex Roe as Holt Anthony, Johnny Galecki as Gabriel Brown, Vincent D'Onofrio as Galen Burke, Zach Roerig as Carter, and Aimee Teegarden as Skye Johnston.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matthew Margeson, cinematography is by Sharone Meir, and it was produced by Laurie MacDonald and Walter F. Parkes.
Is Rings worth watching?
Rings holds an audience score of 5.0/10 from 2,628 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, Rings is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rings
In United States, you can stream Rings on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 21, 2017.
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 Rings

Matilda Lutz
Julia

Alex Roe
Holt Anthony

Johnny Galecki
Gabriel Brown

Vincent D'Onofrio
Galen Burke

Zach Roerig
Carter

Aimee Teegarden
Skye Johnston

Bonnie Morgan
Samara Morgan

Chuck David Willis
Blue

Patrick Walker
Jamal

Laura Slade Wiggins
Faith

Lizzie Brocheré
Kelly
Drew Grey
Sam
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Rings — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rings in United States?
Rings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Rings on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Rings is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Rings in?
Rings is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rings?
Rings runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Rings rated?
Rings is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 2,628 ratings.
▸When did Rings release on OTT?
Rings became available digitally on April 21, 2017.












