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The Ring

2002·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic577.1Rotten Tomatoes72%48%
IMDb7.1Metacritic577.1Rotten Tomatoes72%48%

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The Ring fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

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.
Psychological HorrorSupernatural MysteryIntense SuspenseUnsettling AtmosphereIconic VillainTechnology as ThreatBleak & EerieVisually DistinctiveGripping Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Gore Verbinski, Benita Allen, Charles Gibson
Written by:
Ehren Kruger, Kōji Suzuki, Hiroshi Takahashi
Produced by:
Roy Lee, Denise Chamian, Laurie MacDonald
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Lora Hirschberg, Juan Peralta

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Questions about The Ring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ring legally?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+Philo

The Ring is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ring worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ring rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Ring?

1 h 55 min

The Ring runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ring?

Critics65
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Ring much the same way.

Was The Ring a box office hit?

Budget$48 million
Box office$249 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $48 million to make and earned $249 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What language is The Ring in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ring?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ring in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ring use?

Running on All FoursFormula-Breaking EpisodeDeath of a ChildThe Wild WestClone DegenerationBittersweet EndingBittersweet EndingInvincible BoogeymenOh, Crap!Marionette MotionLet's You and Him FightOutliving One's Offspringand 187 more

TV Tropes lists 199 storytelling tropes for The Ring, including Running on All Fours, Formula-Breaking Episode, Death of a Child.