Rings
“First you watch it. Then you die.”
Synopsis
Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend Holt when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-05
Top Cast
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Matilda Lutz
Julia
Alex Roe
Holt Anthony
Johnny Galecki
Gabriel Brown
Vincent D'Onofrio
Galen Burke
Zach Roerig
Carter
Aimee Teegarden
Skye Johnston
Bonnie Morgan
Samara Morgan
Chuck David Willis
Blue
Patrick Walker
Jamal
Laura Slade Wiggins
Faith
Lizzie Brocheré
Kelly
Drew Grey
Sam
Kayli Carter
Evelyn Borden
Jill Jane Clements
Karen Styx
Andrea Laing
Libby
Surely Alvelo
Shanda
Adam Fristoe
Chris
Andrea Powell
Julia's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 77 DaysFebruary 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 2, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.32x
+$58.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. Javier Gutiérrez
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Aaron Estes, Akiva Goldsman, David Loucka
- Original Score
- Matthew Margeson
- Original Title
- Rings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Macari/Edelstein, Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, Waddieish Claretrap
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. Javier Gutiérrez
Jacob Aaron Estes, Akiva Goldsman, David Loucka, Kōji Suzuki
Matthew Margeson
Sharone Meir
Steve Mirkovich, Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, Mike Macari, J.C. Spink, Roy Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie MacDonald
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Keith Campbell
Stunt Coordinator
F. Javier Gutiérrez
Director
Jacob Aaron Estes
Screenplay
Akiva Goldsman
Screenplay
David Loucka
Screenplay
Sharone Meir
Director of Photography
Jonathan Piche-Delorme
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
Kevin Kavanaugh
Production Design
Christopher Peterson
Costume Design
Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Editor
Dan Charbit
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aidan Fraser
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rings about?
Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend Holt when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before.
Who directed Rings?
Rings was directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez.
Who stars in Rings?
The principal cast of Rings includes Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Vincent D'Onofrio, Zach Roerig.
When was Rings released and how long is it?
Rings was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rings?
Rings had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $83.1M at the worldwide box office (3.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rings was composed by Matthew Margeson.
Is Rings based on a book or true story?
Rings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōji Suzuki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rings?
Rings holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).