Ring
"One curse, one cure, one week to find it."
Originally released in 1998. Ring is a horror/thriller film. directed by Hideo Nakata.
Starring Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Rikiya Ôtaka
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,578 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.4M
16.2x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $19,400,000
Production Companies
- KADOKAWA Shoten
- Omega Project
- Rasen Production Committee
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Ring?
Ring was directed by Hideo Nakata.
How long is Ring?
Ring has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Ring released?
Ring was released on January 31, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ring?
The main cast of Ring includes Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Ôtaka, Miki Nakatani, Yuko Takeuchi.
Is Ring worth watching?
Ring has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,578 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.