"The Ring" is a 2002 American supernatural horror film directed by Gore Verbinski. It's a remake of the 1998 Japanese horror film "Ring" ("Ringu"), which itself is based on the 1991 novel by Koji Suzuki. The film follows Rachel Keller, a journalist investigating a cursed VHS tape that causes viewers to die seven days after watching it. The film blends elements of mystery and thriller with its horror, creating a creepy and unsettling atmosphere. "The Ring" was released in the United States on October 18, 2002. As of February 14, 2026, it is not explicitly mentioned whether "The Ring" is available on any streaming platforms.
- Director: Gore Verbinski
- Naomi Watts as Rachel Keller
- Martin Henderson as Noah Clay
- David Dorfman as Aidan Keller
- Daveigh Chase as Samara Morgan
- Brian Cox as Richard Morgan
- Shannon Cochran as Anna Morgan
- Amber Tamblyn as Katie Embry
- Rachael Bella as Becca Kotler
"The Ring" received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 72%, based on 214 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The site's consensus reads: "With little gore and a lot of creepy visuals, The Ring gets under your skin, thanks to director Gore Verbinski's haunting sense of atmosphere and an impassioned performance from Naomi Watts". Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 57 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B−" on an A+ to F scale.
The film was a box office success, grossing $249.3 million worldwide on a budget of $48 million. It opened with $15 million in the United States and went on to gross $129.1 million domestically. "The Ring" won Best Horror Film and Best Actress (Naomi Watts) at the 29th Saturn Awards.
While multiple search results point to trailers for "The Ring" on YouTube, many are unavailable. Here is one link to a trailer:
Viewers who enjoyed "The Ring" might also like:
- "The Grudge" (2004)
- "Dark Water" (2005)
- "Ringu" (1998)
