The Ring (2002)
English horror film directed by Gore Verbinski
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m 116 min
- Released
- 18 October 2002
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Ring has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 18 October 2002. It is directed by Gore Verbinski and stars Brian Cox, Naomi Watts and Martin Henderson.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Cast
- Brian Cox, Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Jane Alexander, Rachael Bella, Amber Tamblyn, Lindsay Frost, Daveigh Chase, Shannon Cochran, Pauley Perrette, Richard Lineback
- Cinematography
- Bojan Bazelli
- Editing
- Craig Wood
- Music
- Hans Zimmer
- Written by
- Ehren Kruger, Scott Frank, Kōji Suzuki, Hiroshi Takahashi
- Produced by
- Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
- Production
- DreamWorks
- Distribution
- UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $48 million
- Box office
- $249.35 million
- Award
- MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
- Based on
- Ring
- Set in
- Washington, Seattle
- Filmed in
- California
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 October 2002
- First shown
- 2 October 2002 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Ring?
The Ring has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes, or 116 min.
When did The Ring release?
The Ring released on 18 October 2002.
Who directed The Ring?
The Ring is directed by Gore Verbinski.
Who is in the cast of The Ring?
The cast of The Ring includes Brian Cox, Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Jane Alexander and Rachael Bella.
Where can I watch The Ring online?
The Ring streams on Netflix.
How much did The Ring earn at the box office?
The Ring grossed $249.35 million on a budget of $48 million.
What is The Ring rated in the US?
The Ring is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Ring based on a true story or a book?
The Ring is based on Ring.
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