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Ring 2

1999·Movie
1h 35min·NR
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes7%51%

Where to watch

PhiloFandorRetrocrushAsianCrushCineverse

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingYou scare easily

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About

While investigating the horrifying death of her boyfriend, Mai Takano learns about a videotape haunted by the spirit of a disturbing girl named Sadako, which kills anyone who watches it exactly one week later. When her boyfriend’s son, Yoichi, starts to develop the same psychic abilities as Sadako, Takano must find a way to keep the boy and herself from becoming the next victims.
J-Horror ClassicSupernatural ThrillerPsychological DreadCursed VideotapeHaunting AtmosphereChild PsychicRelentless PursuitSlow Burn HorrorDisturbing Mythology

Crew

Directed by:
Hideo Nakata
Written by:
Kōji Suzuki, Hiroshi Takahashi
Produced by:
Takashige Ichise, Masato Harada, Masato Hara
Composed by:
Miki Imai, Kenji Kawai, Kenji Shibasaki

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Ring 2

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Where can I stream Ring 2 legally?

PhiloFandorRetrocrushAsianCrushCineverseMidnight PulpTubi TVARROW

Ring 2 is included with a subscription to Philo, Fandor, AsianCrush, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Retrocrush, Cineverse, and Midnight Pulp. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ring 2 worth watching?

31
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 7%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ring 2 rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Ring 2?

1 h 35 min

Ring 2 runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Ring 2 based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ring 2?

Critics7
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Ring 2 higher (55) than critics (7). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ring 2 a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$31 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What language is Ring 2 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ring 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ring 2 in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.