Ring (1998)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,606 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1998-01-31
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Ring
- Stream: Philo, MUBI, AsianCrush, Shudder Apple TV channel, ARROW
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Cineverse, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Ring parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Ring (Ringu) is a Japanese horror film with intense supernatural scares and disturbing imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features a deadly curse, disturbing corpses, and sustained supernatural horror and dread.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Ring
If you liked Ring, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Black Sabbath (1963) — 82%
- Paranormal Activity (2007) — 61%
- An Honest Liar (2014) — 79%
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) — 45%
- Avanti! (1972) — 77%
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021) — 89%
Director
Hideo Nakata
Cast
- Nanako Matsushima as Reiko Asakawa
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Ryuji Takayama
- Rikiya Ôtaka as Yoichi Asakawa
- Miki Nakatani as Mai Takano
- Yuko Takeuchi as Tomoko Oishi
- Hitomi Sato as Masami Kurahashi
- Yutaka Matsushige as Yoshino
- Yōichi Numata as Takashi Yamamura
- Katsumi Muramatsu as Koichi Asakawa
- Masako as Shizuko Yamamura
Ring FAQ
Is Ring good?
Ring has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,606 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ring?
In the US you can stream Ring on Philo, MUBI, AsianCrush, Shudder Apple TV channel and ARROW, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Cineverse and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ring OK for kids?
Ring is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ring (Ringu) is a Japanese horror film with intense supernatural scares and disturbing imagery.
What movies are like Ring?
If you liked Ring, try Black Sabbath, Paranormal Activity, An Honest Liar and Lee Cronin's The Mummy.