The Ring (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Ring is a 2002 mystery thriller directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts, Brian Cox and Martin Henderson. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $249.3 million worldwide on a $48 million budget. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $48M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ring About?
The premise of The Ring without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A disturbing video tape carries a terrifying curse: those who watch it receive a phone call predicting their death in seven days. Journalist Rachel Keller investigates when several teenagers die after viewing the tape, and finds herself caught in the deadly chain of events. Determined to break the cycle and save herself, she must uncover the mystery behind the video and its origins, confronting a sinister force that threatens to claim her life.
The Ring Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- ghost
- supernatural power
- vhs tape
- mysterious girl
- horror icon
- female journalist
- vengeful ghost
- supernatural horror
- mysterious death
- horror movie remake
- death
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- journalist
- suspense
- internet
- long hair
- telephone terror
- phone call from beyond the grave
- message from beyond the grave
- cursed videotape
- haunted videotape
- copying a videotape
- watching a videotape
- mystery from beyond the grave
- cursed object
- curse
- crawling out of a tv set
- journalism student
- remake
- lighthouse
- videotape
- ring
- teenage girl
- family relationships
- calling parent by first name
- dead horse
- violence
- friend
- television as portal
- flashlight
- two word title
- little boy
- undead
- friendship
- sitting on a bed
- little girl
- movie reality crossover
- memory
- forgetting a name
- woman in pose
The Ring Cast
Naomi Watts leads the cast, with Brian Cox and Martin Henderson. Directed by Gore Verbinski.
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Director Gore Verbinski
More from Gore Verbinski
More films directed by Gore Verbinski, best-rated first: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
The Ring Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ring 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 67% User score
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The Ring Plot Summary
What happens in The Ring from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with two teenage girls, who are having a conversation about the strange events of the past weekend. One of them, Katie Embry, played by Amber Tamblyn, recounts her unnerving trip to a cabin in the mountains with friends. The conversation turns to a rumored cursed videotape, which leads to a chilling revelation from Rebecca “Becca” Kotler, portrayed by Rachael Bella. She explains that anyone who dares to watch this tape receives a cryptic phone call that ominously states, “you will die in seven days.” When Katie discloses that she watched the video at the cabin just a week prior, it sends them both into a panic, especially when Katie experiences a series of strange occurrences and is ultimately killed—right before Becca’s eyes, prompting her institutionalization.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ring, scene by scene
The Ring Box Office & Budget
The Ring grossed $249.3 million worldwide on a $48 million budget, 5.2 times what it cost. $129.1 million came from the US and Canada and $120.2 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$249.3M
5.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $129.1M
- International
- $120.2M
- Budget
- $48M
The Ring Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Ring.
How Well Do You Know The Ring?
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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Who is the first character shown to have watched the cursed tape?
The Ring Also Known As
45 alternative titles, including “La llamada” and “Za ringu”.
- Also known as
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- La llamada
- Za ringu
- The Ring - Das Grauen schläft nie
- Seven Days
- Static
- La señal
- Dzvinok
- Predizvestena smŭrt
- Síma kindýnou
- Zvonok
- Krug
- El aro
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- Xalqa
- Le Cercle
- Le Cercle 2002
- 午夜凶铃(美版)
- 美版午夜凶铃
- 七夜冤灵
- 七夜怪谈西洋篇
- Rrethi
- Le Cercle : The Ring
- The Ring - O Aviso
- The Ring (La señal)
- Halka
- Звонок
- A Kör
- Kruh
- 午夜凶铃 美版
- Σήμα κινδύνου
- Avertizarea
- הצלצול
- O Chamado
- Предизвестена смърт
- ザ・リング
- Skambutis
- Aplis
- Круг
- Krog
- Vòng Tròn Tử Thần
- Дзвінок
- 七夜怪談西洋篇
- 링
- เดอะ ริง คำสาปมรณะ
- الحلقة
- 七夜冤靈
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The Ring FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ring, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ring?
The Ring runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Ring released?
The Ring was released on October 18, 2002.
Who directed The Ring?
The Ring was directed by Gore Verbinski.
More films by Gore Verbinski Who is in the cast of The Ring?
The Ring stars Naomi Watts, Brian Cox and Martin Henderson.
How much did The Ring make at the box office?
The Ring grossed $249.3 million worldwide ($129.1 million domestic, $120.2 million international) on a budget of $48 million.
How is The Ring rated?
The Ring has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does The Ring have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ring has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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