The Ring (1996): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1996 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1996, The Ring is a drama, liebesfilm and fernsehfilm film directed by Armand Mastroianni, running about 180 minutes.

What it’s about. During WW II, a young German woman is separated from her family and imprisoned by the Nazis. After being freed she falls in love with and marries a German officer. When Berlin falls to the Russians, and her husband killed, she flees to America, carrying his unborn child, all the while not giving up hope that she will find her family, tied together by her mother's ring.

Who’s in it. The Ring stars Nastassja Kinski as Ariana von Gotthard, Michael York as Walmar von Gotthard, Rupert Penry-Jones as Gerhard von Gotthard and Carsten Norgaard as Capt. Manfred Von Tripp, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Ring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ring page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ring tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch The Ring (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Ring worth watching?
The Ring holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and fernsehfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ring?
The Ring stars Nastassja Kinski, Michael York, Rupert Penry-Jones, Carsten Norgaard and Tim DeKay.
When was The Ring released?
The Ring was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.