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Ring (1998)

“One curse, one cure, one week to find it.”

7.1/10 · 1,740 votes 1h 36m nr ThrillerHorror

#41 of 123 films from 1998 #565 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Hideo Nakata · Written by Hiroshi Takahashi, Kōji Suzuki

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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.

Cast

Nanako Matsushimaas Reiko Asakawa
Hiroyuki Sanadaas Ryuji Takayama
Rikiya Ôtakaas Yoichi Asakawa
Miki Nakatanias Mai Takano
Yuko Takeuchias Tomoko Oishi
Hitomi Satoas Masami Kurahashi
Yutaka Matsushigeas Yoshino
Yōichi Numataas Takashi Yamamura
Katsumi Muramatsuas Koichi Asakawa
Masakoas Shizuko Yamamura
Rie Ino'oas Sadako Yamamura
Daisuke Banas Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma
Kiyoshi Rishoas Omiya
Masahiko Onoas Okazaki

Facts

Release dateJanuary 31, 1998
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Horror
Original titleリング
LanguageJA
Budget$1,200,000
Box office$19,400,000 (16.2× budget)
IMDbtt0178868

More from Hideo Nakata

Dark WaterDark Water2002 · ★ 6.8 · 1h 41m The Ring TwoThe Ring Two2005 · ★ 5.8 · 1h 49m

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Questions

How long is Ring?
Ring runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Ring worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,740 votes, which places it #41 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 67%) and #565 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Ring?
Ring was directed by Hideo Nakata. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dark Water (2002), The Ring Two (2005).
Who stars in Ring?
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.
What is Ring rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ring?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43602.

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