Ring (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1995, Ring is a horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Chisui Takigawa, running about 90 minutes. “Accident, or strange death? The girl that steals four lives” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In different parts of Tokyo, four young and seemingly healthy people suddenly die of heart failure at exactly the same moment. Reporter Kazuyuki Asakawa decides to investigate the deaths, and discovers that the four had stayed at a rural inn together just a week earlier. At the inn, he comes across a strange video that ends with a message saying that anyone who watches it will die exactly seven days later. Now the clock is ticking for Asakawa. Can he break the curse in time?
Who’s in it. Ring stars Katsunori Takahashi as Kazuyuki Asakawa, Ayane Miura as Sadako Yamamura, Mai Tachihara as Shizuka Asakawa and Maha Hamada as Mai Takano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ring tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ring (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ring worth watching?
- Ring holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ring?
- Ring stars Katsunori Takahashi, Ayane Miura, Mai Tachihara, Maha Hamada and Tomorowo Taguchi.
- When was Ring released?
- Ring was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.