Ring 2
リング 2
Synopsis
While investigating the horrifying death of her boyfriend, Mai Takano learns about a videotape haunted by the spirit of a disturbing girl named Sadako, which kills anyone who watches it exactly one week later. When her boyfriend’s son, Yoichi, starts to develop the same psychic abilities as Sadako, Takano must find a way to keep the boy and herself from becoming the next victims.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ring 2 (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-19
Top Cast
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Miki Nakatani
Mai Takano
Hitomi Sato
Masami Kurahashi
Kyoko Fukada
Kanae Sawaguchi
Fumiyo Kohinata
Dr. Kawajiri
Kenjirou Ishimaru
Detective Omuta
Yûrei Yanagi
Okazaki
Rikiya Ôtaka
Yôichi Asakawa
Yōichi Numata
Takashi Yamamura
Masako
Shizuko Yamamura
Miwako Kaji
Kazue Yamamura
Katsumi Muramatsu
Kôichi Asakawa
Daisuke Ban
Heihachirô Ikuma
Rie Ino'o
Sadako Yamamura
Masakazu Serizawa
Okazaki no Dôryô - Sakuma
Shinmei Tsuji
Manshon Kanrinin
Nanako Matsushima
Reiko Asakawa
Yoshiko Yura
Nurse Hayashi
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ryuji Takayama
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.23x
+$25.4M 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 2
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.4M
- Production Studios
- KADOKAWA Shoten, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Fuji Television Network, TOHO, Sumitomo Corporation, IMAGICA, Nippan Group Holdings, Omega Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Nakata
Hiroshi Takahashi, Kōji Suzuki
Kenji Kawai
Hideo Yamamoto
Nobuyuki Takahashi
Masato Harada, Makoto Ishihara, Takashige Ichise, Masato Hara
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Nakata
Director
Masato Harada
Producer
Hideo Yamamoto
Director of Photography
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Hiroshi Takahashi
Screenplay
Makoto Ishihara
Producer
Hajime Matsumoto
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nobuyuki Takahashi
Editor
Takashige Ichise
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.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ring 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ring 2 about?
While investigating the horrifying death of her boyfriend, Mai Takano learns about a videotape haunted by the spirit of a disturbing girl named Sadako, which kills anyone who watches it exactly one week later. When her boyfriend’s son, Yoichi, starts to develop the same psychic abilities as Sadako, Takano must find a way to keep the boy and herself from becoming the next victims.
Who directed Ring 2?
Ring 2 was directed by Hideo Nakata.
Who stars in Ring 2?
The principal cast of Ring 2 includes Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Sato, Kyoko Fukada, Fumiyo Kohinata, Kenjirou Ishimaru.
When was Ring 2 released and how long is it?
Ring 2 was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ring 2?
Ring 2 had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $31.4M at the worldwide box office (5.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ring 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ring 2 was composed by Kenji Kawai.
Is Ring 2 based on a book or true story?
Ring 2 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōji Suzuki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ring 2?
Ring 2 holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).