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The Ring

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1927 | 116 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Challengers or Casablanca, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1927: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Both Jack Sander and Bob Corby are boxers in love with Mabel. Jack and Mabel wed, but their marriage is flat. The young wife looks to Bob for comfort.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

  • Carl Brisson'One Round' Jack Sander
  • Lillian Hall-DavisMabel
  • Ian HunterBob Corby
  • Forrester HarveyThe Promoter
  • Harry TerryThe Showman
  • Gordon HarkerJack's Trainer
  • Clare GreetFortune Teller (uncredited)
  • Tom HelmoreSpectator (uncredited)
  • Alfred HitchcockMan-Dipping Attraction Worker (uncredited)