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Ring

1998Movie1 h 36 minNR

HorrorThriller
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5

Summary

A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Hideo Nakata
Written by
Hiroshi Takahashi, Kōji Suzuki
Produced by
Takashige Ichise, Takenori Sentô, Shin'ya Kawai
Music by
Kenji Kawai

Everyone

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Facts

January 31, 1998 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
January 31, 1998
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
50 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ring?"

Questions about Ring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ring?

PhiloAMC+KanopyMUBIShudderAsianCrushCineverseBFI Player

In the United States, Ring streams on Philo, AMC+, MUBI, Shudder, and AsianCrush, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Ring worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Will Ring scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Ring?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Ring a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$19 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 16.2 times its budget.

Is Ring in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.