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Ju-on: The Grudge (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Ju-on: The Grudge is a 2004 horror thriller directed by Takashi Shimizu, starring Megumi Okina, Misa Uehara and Misaki Ito. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on ARROW, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Takashi Shimizu
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Ju-on: The Grudge About?
The premise of Ju-on: The Grudge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A terrifying curse haunts a house in Japan, born from a violent tragedy and fueled by unrelenting rage. Anyone who enters the house becomes a target of the vengeful spirits, experiencing increasingly horrific events. A dedicated caregiver finds herself caught in the deadly spiral, struggling to understand the origins of the curse and desperately trying to escape its grasp as the vengeful spirits claim new victims.
Ju-on: The Grudge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- remake
- part of trilogy
- curse
- japan
- ghost
- first part
- housewife
- remake of japanese film
- pet cat
- haunted house
- supernatural power
- horror movie remake
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- nonlinear timeline
- bus
- male frontal nudity
- supernatural horror
- 2000s
- east asia
- asia
- scene of the crime
- jump scare
- violence
- spiderweb
- cigarette smoking
- in medias res
- american
- nurse
- rage
- terror
- death
- son
- care
- old woman
- old age
- broken electronic works
- murdered in a bathtub
- diary
- adultery
- two word title
- hospital
- missing person
- detective
- police officer
- fear
- police car
- shock
- flashback
- little boy
- care work
- inter cultural
Where to watch
Where to Watch Ju-on: The Grudge
Stream it on ARROW, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
Ju-on: The Grudge Cast
Megumi Okina leads the cast, with Misa Uehara and Misaki Ito. Directed by Takashi Shimizu.
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Director Takashi Shimizu
Ratings
Ju-on: The Grudge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ju-on: The Grudge 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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Plot
Ju-on: The Grudge Plot Summary
What happens in Ju-on: The Grudge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds with the tragic suicide of Peter and culminates with Karen in a hospital bed, showcasing a chilling narrative of obsession and horror. The tale begins with Kayako Saeki (Takako Fuji), a discontented young woman trapped in a miserable marriage with Takeo Saeki (Takashi Matsuyama). Consumed by her feelings for Peter Kirk (Bill Pullman), an American professor in Tokyo, she pours her heart into a diary and sends him letters.
Full summary
The whole story of Ju-on: The Grudge, scene by scene
Box office
Ju-on: The Grudge Box Office
Ju-on: The Grudge grossed $2.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.7M
- International
- $2.7M
Videos
Ju-on: The Grudge Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Original Trailer
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Ju-on: The Grudge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the lifeless body found at the start of the film?
Cars
Cars in Ju-on: The Grudge
5 cars on screen, including the 1992 Eunos 500 and the 1996 Toyota Estima Emina.
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1996 Toyota Estima Emina Minor role -
1998 Nissan Prairie Liberty Background role -
Subaru Impreza Background role
Details
Ju-on: The Grudge Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “The grudge II - Kirous jatkuu” and “The Grudge 2”.
- Also known as
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- The grudge II - Kirous jatkuu
- The Grudge 2
- A harag 2.
- Ju-on 2 - La maledizione
- La maldición 2
- Förbannelsen fortsätter - The Grudge II
- Прокляття 2
- Ju-on 2
- ผี...ดุ 2
- Ju-on : The Grudge 2
- Förbannelsen fortsätter - The Grudge 2
- La maldición 2 (The Grudge 2)
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- 咒怨2
- Проклятие 2
- ג'ו-און: הטינה 2
- O Grito 2
- 呪怨2 劇場版
- A harag 2
- Klątwa Ju-on 2
- 주온 2
- Nenávist 2
- Garez 2
- 咒怨輪迴
- Ju-on: Η κατάρα 2
- Ju-on: La maldición 2
- Ju-on O Grito 2
- Ju-On: The Grudge 2
- Pagieža 2
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FAQ
Ju-on: The Grudge FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ju-on: The Grudge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ju-on: The Grudge?
Ju-on: The Grudge runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Ju-on: The Grudge released?
Ju-on: The Grudge was released on July 23, 2004.
Who directed Ju-on: The Grudge?
Ju-on: The Grudge was directed by Takashi Shimizu.
More films by Takashi Shimizu Who is in the cast of Ju-on: The Grudge?
Ju-on: The Grudge stars Megumi Okina, Misa Uehara and Misaki Ito.
Where can I watch Ju-on: The Grudge?
In the US, Ju-on: The Grudge is streaming on ARROW and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Ju-on: The Grudge make at the box office?
Ju-on: The Grudge grossed $2.7 million worldwide.
How is Ju-on: The Grudge rated?
Ju-on: The Grudge has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Ju-on: The Grudge have a post-credit scene?
No. Ju-on: The Grudge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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