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The Ring (2002)

โ€œBefore you die, you see.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 6,906 votes 1h 55m pg-13 HorrorMystery

#63 of 154 films from 2002 #317 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Gore Verbinski ยท Written by Ehren Kruger, Hiroshi Takahashi, Kลji Suzuki

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Overview

Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.

Cast

Naomi Wattsas Rachel Keller
Martin Hendersonas Noah Clay
David Dorfmanas Aidan Keller
Brian Coxas Richard Morgan
Jane Alexanderas Dr. Grasnik
Lindsay Frostas Ruth Embry
Amber Tamblynas Katie Embry
Rachael Bellaas Rebecca Kotler
Daveigh Chaseas Samara Morgan
Shannon Cochranas Anna Morgan
Sandra Thigpenas Teacher
Richard Linebackas Innkeeper
Sasha Barreseas Girl Teen #1
Tess Hallas Girl Teen #2

Facts

Release dateOctober 18, 2002
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$48,000,000
Box office$249,348,933 (5.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0298130

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Questions

How long is The Ring?
The Ring runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is The Ring worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 6,906 votes, which places it #63 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 60%) and #317 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Ring?
The Ring was directed by Gore Verbinski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007).
Who stars in The Ring?
Naomi Watts as Rachel Keller; Martin Henderson as Noah Clay; David Dorfman as Aidan Keller; Brian Cox as Richard Morgan; Jane Alexander as Dr. Grasnik; Lindsay Frost as Ruth Embry.
What is The Ring rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Ring?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1902.

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