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The Grudge

5.920041h 32m15MovieHorrorMysteryThriller

An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.

DirectorTakashi Shimizu
WritersStephen Susco·Takashi Shimizu
ProducersSam Raimi·Robert Tapert

Where to watch

Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelYouTube FreeYouTube Free
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Takashi Shimizu

SGSarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Karen Davis
JBJason Behr
Jason Behr
Doug McCarthy
TFTakako Fuji
Takako Fuji
Kayako Saeki
YOYuya Ozeki
Yuya Ozeki
Toshio Saeki
WMWilliam Mapother
William Mapother
Matthew Williams
CDClea DuVall
Clea DuVall
Jennifer Williams
KSKaDee Strickland
KaDee Strickland
Susan Williams
GZGrace Zabriskie
Grace Zabriskie
Emma Williams
BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Peter Kirk
RBRosa Blasi
Rosa Blasi
Maria Kirk
TRTed Raimi
Ted Raimi
Alex Jones
RIRyo Ishibashi
Ryo Ishibashi
Det. Hideto Nakagawa

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The Grudge — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Grudge?

The Grudge is streaming on Lionsgate+ and YouTube Free in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Grudge on Netflix?

No, The Grudge is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ and YouTube Free.

Is The Grudge on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Grudge isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Lionsgate+ and YouTube Free instead.

Where can I watch The Grudge for free?

The Grudge is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to The Grudge?

Yes — The Grudge is followed by The Grudge 2 (2006) in the Grudge Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Grudge?

The Grudge is the first film in the Grudge Collection.

Is The Grudge part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Grudge is part of a trilogy, alongside The Grudge 2 (2006) and The Grudge 3 (2009).

How many movies are in the Grudge Collection?

There are 3 films in the Grudge Collection: The Grudge (2004), The Grudge 2 (2006) and The Grudge 3 (2009).