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The Ring Two (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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The Ring Two is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Hideo Nakata, starring David Dorfman, Naomi Watts and Sissy Spacek. It is inspired by Ring by Kōji Suzuki and Glynne Walley. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $164 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
worldwide gross
$164M
Metascore
44
The Ring Two (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Hideo Nakata
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ring Two About?

The premise of The Ring Two without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After escaping the terror in Seattle, Rachel Keller moves to Astoria, Oregon, with her son Aidan, hoping for a fresh start. However, a disturbing discovery of a videotape reignites the haunting and unleashes Samara's vengeful spirit. As the terrifying events escalate, Rachel must face the supernatural threat to protect her family and break the deadly curse before it claims more victims.

The Ring Two Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female protagonist
  • horror icon
  • second part
  • sequel to remake
  • sequel
  • close up of eye
  • close up of eyes
  • close up of mouth
  • supernatural horror
  • psychotronic film
  • movie reality crossover
  • memory
+38 more
  • grindhouse film
  • jump scare
  • actor reprises previous role
  • actress reprises previous role
  • actress shares first name with character
  • cursed videotape
  • haunted videotape
  • copying a videotape
  • watching a videotape
  • destroying a videotape
  • burning a videotape
  • wilhelm scream
  • samara morgan character
  • evil
  • female pedal pumping
  • videotape
  • f rated
  • writer
  • cartoon on tv
  • foreign language adaptation
  • calling parent by first name
  • plain clothes nun
  • nun
  • watching video
  • bathtub
  • numbered sequel
  • happy ending
  • drowning
  • no opening credits
  • television
  • reporter
  • psychiatric hospital
  • legend
  • hypothermia
  • hallucination
  • good versus evil
  • dead animal
  • animal attack
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Ring Two

Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Ring Two Cast

David Dorfman leads the cast, with Naomi Watts and Sissy Spacek. Directed by Hideo Nakata; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

The Ring Two Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Ring Two 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

Plot

The Ring Two Plot Summary

What happens in The Ring Two from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A nervous teenage boy attempts to get his date to watch a supposedly “scary” video. After a friend calls to check in, it has been seven days since the screening, and water begins to seep into the room. To his horror, he finds his date with her eyes covered, only to witness the chilling moment when Samara crawls out of the TV, causing both teens, played by Kelly Stables and Daveigh Chase, to scream in terror.

Full summary

The whole story of The Ring Two, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

The Ring Two Box Office

The Ring Two grossed $164 million worldwide. $76.2 million came from the US and Canada and $87.8 million (54%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$164M

US & Canada
$76.2M
International
$87.8M
US & Canada 46% Rest of the world 54%
Videos

The Ring Two Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Ring Two.

The Ring 2 Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Ring Two?

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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Where do Rachel and Aidan try to escape to?

Cars

Cars in The Ring Two

23 cars on screen, including the 1970 Ford F-Series and the 2003 Subaru Forester.

All 23 cars
  • 1970 Ford F-Series in The Ring Two 1970 Ford F-Series Main role
  • 2003 Subaru Forester in The Ring Two 2003 Subaru Forester Main role
  • 1992 Volkswagen Jetta A2 Typ 19E in The Ring Two 1992 Volkswagen Jetta A2 Typ 19E Main role
  • 1987 Ford F-Series in The Ring Two 1987 Ford F-Series Important role
Details

The Ring Two Also Known As

41 alternative titles, including “El aro 2” and “La llamada 2”.

Also known as
  • El aro 2
  • La llamada 2
  • O Chamado 2
  • The Ring 2 - Das Grauen Kehrt Zurück
  • צלצול 2
  • The Ring 2 - O Aviso
  • The Ring - O Aviso 2
  • 링 2
  • ザ・リング2
  • 剎靈
  • Xalqa 2
  • Le Cercle - The Ring 2
+29 more
  • Le Cercle deux
  • 午夜凶铃2(美版)
  • 美版午夜凶铃2
  • 鬼迷刹玛莉
  • Rrethi 2
  • Ring 2
  • Le Cercle : The Ring 2
  • The Ring 2
  • The Ring 2 (La señal 2)
  • Halka 2
  • Звонок 2
  • A kör 2.
  • Kruh 2
  • Σήμα κινδύνου 2
  • הצלצול 2
  • Предизвестена смърт 2
  • 午夜凶铃2 美版
  • Krug 2
  • Skambutis 2
  • Le cercle 2
  • ザ・リング 2
  • Aplis 2
  • Круг 2
  • Дзвінок 2
  • Vòng Tròn Tử Thần 2
  • เดอะริง คำสาปมรณะ 2
  • Avertizarea 2
  • الخاتم 2
  • 鬼迷剎瑪莉

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FAQ

The Ring Two FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ring Two, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ring Two?

The Ring Two runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Ring Two released?

The Ring Two was released on March 18, 2005.

Who directed The Ring Two?

The Ring Two was directed by Hideo Nakata.

More films by Hideo Nakata

Who is in the cast of The Ring Two?

The Ring Two stars David Dorfman, Naomi Watts and Sissy Spacek, among 4 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Ring Two?

In the US, The Ring Two is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and Paramount Plus Essential and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Ring Two make at the box office?

The Ring Two grossed $164 million worldwide ($76.2 million domestic, $87.8 million international).

How is The Ring Two rated?

The Ring Two has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does The Ring Two have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ring Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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