Rings (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, Rings is a horror film directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez, running about 102 minutes. “First you watch it. Then you die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend Holt when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before.
Who’s in it. Rings stars Matilda Lutz as Julia, Alex Roe as Holt Anthony, Johnny Galecki as Gabriel Brown and Vincent D'Onofrio as Galen Burke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Rings has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $83.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rings tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rings (2017)?
- In US, Rings is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rings worth watching?
- Rings holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rings?
- Rings stars Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Vincent D'Onofrio and Aimee Teegarden.
- When was Rings released?
- Rings was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.