Ring (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, Ring is a thriller and horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, running about 96 minutes. “One curse, one cure, one week to find it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.
Who’s in it. Ring stars Nanako Matsushima as Reiko Asakawa, Miki Nakatani as Mai Takano, Hiroyuki Sanada as Ryuji Takayama and Yûko Takeuchi as Tomoko Oishi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ring has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $19.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and Shudder 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 Ring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ring tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ring (1998)?
- In US, Ring is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel, 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 Ring worth watching?
- Ring holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ring?
- Ring stars Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yûko Takeuchi and Hitomi Sato.
- When was Ring released?
- Ring was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.