The Ring Two (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.7

The Ring Two poster

Released in 2005, The Ring Two is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, running about 110 minutes. “Fear comes full circle” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rachel Keller must prevent evil Samara from taking possession of her son's soul.

Who’s in it. The Ring Two stars Naomi Watts as Rachel Keller, Simon Baker as Max Rourke, Elizabeth Perkins as Dr. Emma Temple and David Dorfman as Aidan Keller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Ring Two has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $161.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon 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 The Ring Two page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ring Two tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ring Two (2005)?
In US, The Ring Two is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 The Ring Two worth watching?
The Ring Two holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ring Two?
The Ring Two stars Naomi Watts, Simon Baker, Elizabeth Perkins, David Dorfman and Gary Cole.
When was The Ring Two released?
The Ring Two was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.