

The Ring
“Before you die, you see”
Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.
Where to watch The Ring in United States
Click a service to open The Ring there. Availability last verified on July 4, 2026.
Where is The Ring streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | JioHotstar | Zee5, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | 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, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Ring
The Ring is a 2002 English-language horror and mystery film directed by Gore Verbinski. The cast is led by Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 6700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Ring was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, BenderSpink, and Parkes+MacDonald Production and made in United States of America. It was released on October 18, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $48 million, it went on to gross $249 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Writers
- Ehren Kruger, Hiroshi Takahashi
- Release date
- October 18, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $48 million
- Box office
- $249 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, BenderSpink, Parkes+MacDonald Production
The Ring cast & crew
The Ring was directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Ehren Kruger and Hiroshi Takahashi.
The cast features Naomi Watts as Rachel Keller, Martin Henderson as Noah Clay, David Dorfman as Aidan Keller, Brian Cox as Richard Morgan, Jane Alexander as Dr. Grasnik, and Lindsay Frost as Ruth Embry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Bojan Bazelli, and it was produced by Laurie MacDonald and Walter F. Parkes.
Is The Ring worth watching?
The Ring holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 6,713 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and mystery, The Ring is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ring
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Cast of The Ring

Naomi Watts
Rachel Keller

Martin Henderson
Noah Clay

David Dorfman
Aidan Keller

Brian Cox
Richard Morgan

Jane Alexander
Dr. Grasnik

Lindsay Frost
Ruth Embry

Amber Tamblyn
Katie Embry

Rachael Bella
Rebecca Kotler

Daveigh Chase
Samara Morgan

Shannon Cochran
Anna Morgan

Sandra Thigpen
Teacher

Richard Lineback
Innkeeper
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The Ring — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ring in United States?
The Ring is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Ring on Kanopy?
Yes — The Ring is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Ring in?
The Ring is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ring?
The Ring runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Ring rated?
The Ring is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 6,713 ratings.













