Ritual (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2000, Ritual is a drama film directed by Hideaki Anno, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young girl who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.
Who’s in it. Ritual stars Shunji Iwai as Director, Ayako Fujitani as She, Jun Murakami as Bicycle Man and Shinobu Otake as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ritual has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ritual page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ritual tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ritual (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ritual change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ritual worth watching?
- Ritual holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ritual?
- Ritual stars Shunji Iwai, Ayako Fujitani, Jun Murakami, Shinobu Otake and Suzuki Matsuo.
- When was Ritual released?
- Ritual was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.