The Ring: Complete Movie Guide, Story, Cast and Production Details
Every film offers a different combination of story, performance, visual style and sound. The Ring can be explored through the information available in its movie record, including its synopsis, genre, release details and credited cast. This guide brings those details together in one place, giving readers a clear introduction before they decide whether to add the film to their watchlist.
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At a Glance:
Title: The Ring
Release date: 2002-10-18
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Original language: en
Spoken languages: English
Runtime: 1h 55m
Director: Not listed
Production companies: DreamWorks Pictures, BenderSpink, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Production countries: United States of America
TMDB rating: 6.713/10 (6955 votes)
Production status: Released
Collection: The Ring Collection
What Is the Movie About?
Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video… and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.
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The supplied record classifies The Ring as Horror, Mystery. Films can combine several styles, so the synopsis and genre labels are best considered together.
Cast and Character Credits
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Director, Writers and the Production Team
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Director: Not available in the retrieved credits
Writers: Not available in the retrieved credits
Producers: Not available in the retrieved credits
Production companies: DreamWorks Pictures, BenderSpink, Parkes+MacDonald Production
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Release Date, Runtime and Viewing Information
The database lists 2002-10-18 as the release date for The Ring, and records the movie’s status as Released. Regional, festival, theatrical and digital release dates may differ, so a database date may not match a local listing.
The listed running time is 1 hours and 55 minutes. The original language is en, and the listed spoken languages are English. These fields do not guarantee that every platform offers matching subtitles or dubbed audio.
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How to Use These Movie Details
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Audience Rating and Additional Database Information
The supplied TMDB record gives the movie a rating of 6.713 out of 10 from 6955 recorded votes. This user score is an indicator of audience opinion, not a professional verdict. It can change as more votes are submitted.
The record also includes a popularity value of 15.2578. This figure is a database metric and should not be read as a rating out of ten. The listed tagline is Before you die, you see.. Where financial figures are present, the reported budget is $48,000,000 and reported revenue is $249,348,933. These figures may be revised and do not establish profitability on their own.
For reference, the movie’s TMDB identifier is 565, while its IMDb identifier is tt0298130. The database homepage field is not listed. The supplied record’s last-updated value is not provided. Use these identifiers to locate related records, and confirm that each page matches the correct title.
Is It Part of a Film Series?
The supplied record associates The Ring with the The Ring Collection collection. A collection entry can help readers find related films. Its absence does not rule out every possible franchise connection; consult official information for viewing order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ring about?
Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video… and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.
Who appears in the cast?
The first cast entries supplied by the database are not currently available. Character credits may be shown in the cast section above.
Who directed the movie?
Director information is not available in the retrieved credits.
When was it released?
The release date in the supplied record is 2002-10-18. Check local listings for regional release information.
What is its runtime and original language?
The recorded runtime is 1 hours and 55 minutes. The original language code is en.
What is the TMDB rating?
6.713/10 based on 6955 votes. Audience ratings can change over time.
Where can I watch it online?
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Final Overview
The Ring can be assessed using its story summary, genres, cast, creative credits, runtime and release information. These details provide a starting point for discovering the film without assumptions about its quality or unverified plot details. The record also supplies identifiers, audience ratings and production information for further research.
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