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The Ring

2002·Movie·PG-13·115 min·6.7(6,713)

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.

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Where to watch The Ring in United States

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Where is The Ring streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopyJustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
IndiaJioHotstarZee5, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV
CanadaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyParamount Plus, Sky Go, Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilNetflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon 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
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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

Naomi Watts

Rachel Keller

Martin Henderson

Martin Henderson

Noah Clay

David Dorfman

David Dorfman

Aidan Keller

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Richard Morgan

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Dr. Grasnik

Lindsay Frost

Lindsay Frost

Ruth Embry

Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn

Katie Embry

Rachael Bella

Rachael Bella

Rebecca Kotler

Daveigh Chase

Daveigh Chase

Samara Morgan

Shannon Cochran

Shannon Cochran

Anna Morgan

Sandra Thigpen

Sandra Thigpen

Teacher

Richard Lineback

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.

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