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The Ring

Rachel Keller is a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed four teenagers (including her niece). There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. If the legend is correct, Rachel will have to run against time to save her son's and her own life. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Horror, Mystery), release year 2002, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Ring

Rachel Keller is a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed four teenagers (including her niece). There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. If the legend is correct, Rachel will have to run against time to save her son's and her own life.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Horror, Mystery), release year 2002, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2002
  • Released 18 Oct 2002
  • Runtime 115 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.1/10 from 400,067 votes
  • Metascore 57/100
  • Genres Horror, Mystery
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States, Japan

Cast

Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox

Direction and writing

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Written by: Ehren Kruger, Kôji Suzuki, Hiroshi Takahashi

Awards and recognition

14 wins & 12 nominations total

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