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Ring

Seen it?

1998 | 96 min | Horror, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 16 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Others, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $20 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 343K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hideo Nakata

  • Nanako MatsushimaReiko Asakawa
  • Hiroyuki SanadaRyuji Takayama
  • Rikiya ÔtakaYoichi Asakawa
  • Miki NakataniMai Takano
  • Yuko TakeuchiTomoko Oishi
  • Hitomi SatoMasami Kurahashi
  • Yutaka MatsushigeYoshino
  • Yōichi NumataTakashi Yamamura
  • Katsumi MuramatsuKoichi Asakawa
  • MasakoShizuko Yamamura