Ring
リング
“One curse, one cure, one week to find it.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Vintage Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-16
Top Cast
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Nanako Matsushima
Reiko Asakawa
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ryuji Takayama
Rikiya Ôtaka
Yoichi Asakawa
Miki Nakatani
Mai Takano
Yuko Takeuchi
Tomoko Oishi
Hitomi Sato
Masami Kurahashi
Yutaka Matsushige
Yoshino
Yōichi Numata
Takashi Yamamura
Katsumi Muramatsu
Koichi Asakawa
Masako
Shizuko Yamamura
Rie Ino'o
Sadako Yamamura
Daisuke Ban
Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma
Kiyoshi Risho
Omiya
Masahiko Ono
Okazaki
Yoko Ohshima
Reiko's Aunt
Kiriko Shimizu
Ryomi Oishi
Orie Izuno
Sadako Yamamura
Hiroyuki Watanabe
Hayatsu
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemanila Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.17x
+$18.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Nakata
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Takahashi
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- リング
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.4M
- Production Studios
- KADOKAWA Shoten, Omega Project, Rasen Production Committee, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Nakata
Hiroshi Takahashi, Kōji Suzuki
Kenji Kawai
Junichiro Hayashi
Nobuyuki Takahashi
Takashige Ichise, Shin'ya Kawai, Takenori Sentô
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Nakata
Director
Hiroshi Takahashi
Screenplay
Junichiro Hayashi
Director of Photography
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Nobuyuki Takahashi
Editor
Iwao Saitô
Production Design
Takashige Ichise
Producer
Shin'ya Kawai
Producer
Takenori Sentô
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ring about?
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.
Who directed Ring?
Ring was directed by Hideo Nakata.
Who stars in Ring?
The principal cast of Ring includes Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Ôtaka, Miki Nakatani, Yuko Takeuchi.
When was Ring released and how long is it?
Ring was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ring?
Ring had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $19.4M at the worldwide box office (16.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ring was composed by Kenji Kawai.
Is Ring based on a book or true story?
Ring is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōji Suzuki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ring?
Ring holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; 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: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).