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Ring

7.119981h 36mRMovieHorrorThriller

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.

DirectorHideo Nakata
WriterHiroshi Takahashi
ProducersTakenori Sentô·Takashige Ichise

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Cast · Directed by Hideo Nakata

NMNanako Matsushima
Nanako Matsushima
Reiko Asakawa
HSHiroyuki Sanada
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ryuji Takayama
RÔRikiya Ôtaka
Rikiya Ôtaka
Yoichi Asakawa
MNMiki Nakatani
Miki Nakatani
Mai Takano
YTYuko Takeuchi
Yuko Takeuchi
Tomoko Oishi
HSHitomi Sato
Hitomi Sato
Masami Kurahashi
YMYutaka Matsushige
Yutaka Matsushige
Yoshino
YNYōichi Numata
Yōichi Numata
Takashi Yamamura
KMKatsumi Muramatsu
Katsumi Muramatsu
Koichi Asakawa
MMasako
Masako
Shizuko Yamamura
RIRie Ino'o
Rie Ino'o
Sadako Yamamura
DBDaisuke Ban
Daisuke Ban
Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma

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Ring — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ring?

Ring is streaming on Shudder, MUBI and AsianCrush in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ring on Netflix?

No, Ring is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Shudder and MUBI.

Is Ring on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ring isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Shudder and MUBI instead.

Where can I watch Ring for free?

Ring is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Midnight Pulp in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Ring?

Yes — Ring is followed by The Spiral (1998) in the Ring Collection.

Is there a prequel to Ring?

Ring is the first film in the Ring Collection.

Is Ring part of a trilogy?

No — Ring is part of the Ring Collection, which has 9 films.

How many movies are in the Ring Collection?

There are 9 films in the Ring Collection: Ring (1998), The Spiral (1998), Ring 2 (1999), Ring 0 (2000), Sadako 3D (2012), Sadako 3D 2 (2013), Sadako vs. Kayako (2016), Sadako (2019) and Sadako DX (2022).