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Rings

2017·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
IMDb4.5Metacritic254.2Rotten Tomatoes7%23%

Where to watch

PrimeMGM+Philo

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Rings fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Family Dynamics2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

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.
Supernatural HorrorViral CurseModern Re-tellingTechnological AnxietyMystery and IntrigueJump ScaresDisturbing ImageryTension & Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Diane Durant, Brian Relyea, David Waters
Written by:
Akiva Goldsman, Kōji Suzuki, David Loucka
Produced by:
Ehren Kruger, Roy Lee, Tara Feldstein Bennett
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Kira Roessler, David V. Butler

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Rings

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Where can I stream Rings legally?

PrimeMGM+Philo

Rings is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rings worth watching?

28
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 7%, and Metacritic 25). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rings rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Rings?

1 h 42 min

Rings runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rings?

Critics16
Audiences37

Not quite. Audiences rate Rings higher (37) than critics (16). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rings a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$83 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $83 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is Rings in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rings?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rings in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rings use?

Idiot BallThrown Down a WellDiabolus ex MachinaContinuity SnarlCall-BackDue to the DeadDowner EndingPedophile PriestSequel EscalationTechnology Marches OnTrailers Always SpoilSir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailerand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Rings, including Idiot Ball, Thrown Down a Well, Diabolus ex Machina.