Ring (1998)
Original title: リング
Ring is a 1998 Japanese-language horror movie directed by Hideo Nakata, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada and Rikiya Ôtaka.
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.
Quick answers
What is Ring 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.
When was Ring released?
Ring was released on 31 January 1998.
How long is Ring?
Ring runs 1h 36m.
Who made Ring?
Ring was directed by Hideo Nakata.
Where can I watch Ring?
Ring is available on AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, AsianCrush, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and Philo.
Where to watch Ring
Stream: AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, AsianCrush, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Philo, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Cineverse, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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
- Rie Ino'o as Sadako Yamamura
- Daisuke Ban as Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma