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Ring

7.119981h 36m15MovieHorrorThriller

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
ProducersTakashige Ichise·Shin'ya Kawai

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Cast · Directed by Hideo Nakata

Nanako Matsushima
Nanako Matsushima
Reiko Asakawa
Hiroyuki Sanada
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ryuji Takayama
Rikiya Ôtaka
Rikiya Ôtaka
Yoichi Asakawa
Miki Nakatani
Miki Nakatani
Mai Takano
Yuko Takeuchi
Yuko Takeuchi
Tomoko Oishi
Hitomi Sato
Hitomi Sato
Masami Kurahashi
Yutaka Matsushige
Yutaka Matsushige
Yoshino
Yōichi Numata
Yōichi Numata
Takashi Yamamura
Katsumi Muramatsu
Katsumi Muramatsu
Koichi Asakawa
Masako
Masako
Shizuko Yamamura
Rie Ino'o
Rie Ino'o
Sadako Yamamura
Daisuke Ban
Daisuke Ban
Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma

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Ring — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ring?

Ring is streaming on Arrow Video, Shudder and ARROW in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ring on Netflix?

No, Ring is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Arrow Video and Shudder.

Is Ring on Amazon Prime Video?

Ring isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ring for free?

Ring is available on Arrow Video and Shudder in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).