The Ring movie poster

The Ring

2002 · 1h 55m · Released

PG-13 Horror, Mystery

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.

Read the book by Kōji Suzuki

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.7 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Ring

Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, and Kanopy.

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Rent or buy in the United States on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

Official Trailer

Top cast and crew

Gore Verbinski Director
Naomi Watts Rachel Keller
Martin Henderson Noah Clay
David Dorfman Aidan Keller
Brian Cox Richard Morgan
Jane Alexander Dr. Grasnik
Lindsay Frost Ruth Embry
Amber Tamblyn Katie Embry
Rachael Bella Rebecca Kotler
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Frequently asked questions about The Ring

Where can I watch The Ring in the United States?

The Ring is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is The Ring on Paramount Plus Premium?

Yes. The Ring is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, and Kanopy.

Can I watch The Ring for free?

The Ring streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Ring?

The Ring scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Ring?

The Ring stars Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox, and Jane Alexander. Gore Verbinski is the director.

How long is The Ring?

The Ring runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).

When did The Ring come out?

The Ring was released on October 18, 2002.

Which studio made The Ring?

The Ring was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, BenderSpink, and Parkes+MacDonald Production in the United States.

What was the budget for The Ring?

The Ring was made on a budget of $48,000,000.

How much did The Ring make at the box office?

The Ring grossed $249,348,933 worldwide, against a budget of $48,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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