Before you die, you see the Ring.
Rachel Keller is a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed 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 so she can save herself and her son.
Cast
Naomi Watts
Rachel Keller
Martin Henderson
Noah Clay
David Dorfman
Aidan Keller
Brian Cox
Richard Morgan
Jane Alexander
Dr. Grasnik
Lindsay Frost
Ruth Embry
Amber Tamblyn
Katie Embry
Rachael Bella
Rebecca Kotler
Daveigh Chase
Samara Morgan
Shannon Cochran
Anna Morgan
Sandra Thigpen
Teacher
Richard Lineback
Innkeeper
Sasha Barrese
Girl Teen #1
Tess Hall
Girl Teen #2
Adam Brody
Male Teen #1
Alan Blumenfeld
Harvey
Pauley Perrette
Beth
Joe Chrest
Doctor
Stephanie Erb
Donna
Joanna Lin Black
Cashier
Michael Spound
Dave Embry
Art Frankel
Cal
Billy Lloyd
Darby Grasnik
Sara Rue
Babysitter
Keith Campbell
Ship's Mate
Ronald William Lawrence
Library Clerk
Lindsey Stoddart
Grad Student
Joe Sabatino
Orderly
Aixa Clemente
Nurse
Coleen Maloney
Mourner #1
Catherine Paolone
Mourner #2
Maura McNamara
Girl on Ferry
David Povall
Girl's Father
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Painter
Chuck Hicks
Ferry Worker
Videos
News
Out of the Well and Into Our Homes: ‘The Ring’ and the J-Horror Boom
Matt Konopka looks back at Hideo Nakata's 'The Ring' and how Kôji Suzuki's eerie tale sparked the J-horror boom.
10 J-Horror Films to Watch After Losing Koji Suzuki
Koji Suzuki died on May 8. He is the man who wrote The Ring, which means he is personally responsible for a thing that happened to a very large number...
Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton on Their Shared Connection to ‘The Ring’ [Video]
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come stars Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton discover their shared connection to The Ring in our exclusive interview.
New Cast Poster for Briarcliff Entertainment’s GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE
Check out the Cast Poster for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! From Oscar-winning director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring, Rango),...
Sam Rockwell Time Travels for the 117th Time in ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Clip
Self-proclaimed time traveler Sam Rockwell delivers a rousing speech — for the 117th time — in a new clip from Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. Who’s r...
Japanese ‘The Curse’ Described as ‘The Ring’ for the TikTok Age [Teaser]
From The Coven, the sales agent behind the Terrifier trilogy, comes the Japanese haunter The Curse, which is set to […]
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Trailer – Sam Rockwell Time Travels for an Unhinged Night from ‘The Ring’ Director
You are not prepared for what’s about to go down in the official trailer for Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. The sci-fi action comedy lands in theater...
Paramount+ Now Streaming Box Office Smash Critics Call “A scarier version of ‘The Ring'”
If you liked ‘The Ring,’ you’ll love this brutal blockbuster horror film featuring a similar narrative structure.
- Release Date 10/18/2002
- Language English
- Director Gore Verbinski
- Editor Craig Wood
- Cinematographer Bojan Bazelli
- Producers Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
- Companies DreamWorks Pictures, BenderSpink, Parkes/MacDonald Productions
- Budget $48,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Oct 2, 2002 | Premiere (Hollywood Film Festival) | PG-13 |
| Canada | Oct 18, 2002 | Theatrical | 14A |
| United States | Oct 18, 2002 | Theatrical | PG-13 |
| Japan | Oct 28, 2002 | Premiere (Tokyo International Film Festival) | PG-12 |
| Japan | Nov 2, 2002 | Theatrical | PG-12 |
| Australia | Nov 14, 2002 | Theatrical | MA15+ |
| HK | Nov 14, 2002 | Theatrical | — |
| Poland | Nov 15, 2002 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Mexico | Dec 6, 2002 | Theatrical | B |
| TW | Dec 6, 2002 | Theatrical | 12+ |
| SE | Dec 13, 2002 | Premiere (Lucia Movie Night) | 15 |
| CL | Jan 9, 2003 | Theatrical | 14 |
| South Korea | Jan 10, 2003 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Spain | Jan 10, 2003 | Theatrical | 18 |
| UY | Jan 10, 2003 | Theatrical | 14 |
| PH | Jan 15, 2003 | Theatrical | R-13 |
| AR | Jan 22, 2003 | Premiere | 16 |
| CZ | Jan 24, 2003 | Premiere (Febio Film Festival) | — |
| AR | Jan 30, 2003 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Brazil | Jan 31, 2003 | Theatrical | 14 |
| France | Feb 1, 2003 | Premiere (Gerardmer Film Festival) | 12 |
| United States | Feb 4, 2003 | Physical (VHS) | PG-13 |
| BE | Feb 5, 2003 | Theatrical | 16 |
| CH | Feb 5, 2003 | Theatrical | 14 |
| France | Feb 5, 2003 | Theatrical | 12 |
| DK | Feb 7, 2003 | Theatrical | 15 |
| EE | Feb 7, 2003 | Theatrical | — |
| GR | Feb 7, 2003 | Theatrical | K-17 |
| IN | Feb 7, 2003 | Theatrical | A |
| Romania | Feb 7, 2003 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Germany | Feb 13, 2003 | Theatrical | 16 |
| AT | Feb 14, 2003 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Netherlands | Feb 20, 2003 | Theatrical | 16 |
| CH | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | 14 |
| IE | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | 15 |
| IL | Feb 21, 2003 | Premiere | 16 |
| IS | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Italy | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | T |
| NO | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | 15 |
| PT | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | M/16 |
| SE | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | 15 |
| United Kingdom | Feb 21, 2003 | Theatrical | 15 |
| CZ | Feb 27, 2003 | Theatrical | 15+ |
| IL | Feb 27, 2003 | Theatrical | 16 |
| TR | Feb 28, 2003 | Theatrical | — |
| LT | Mar 3, 2003 | Premiere (Forum Cinemas) | — |
| RS | Mar 4, 2003 | Premiere (Belgrade Film Festival) | — |
| United States | Mar 4, 2003 | Physical (VHS / DVD) | PG-13 |
| HU | Mar 6, 2003 | Theatrical | 16 |
| NZ | Mar 6, 2003 | Theatrical | R16 |
| FI | Mar 7, 2003 | Theatrical | K-16 |
| LT | Mar 7, 2003 | Theatrical | V |
| PE | Mar 13, 2003 | Theatrical | 14 |
| KW | Apr 1, 2003 | Theatrical | — |
| EG | Apr 2, 2003 | Theatrical | — |
| SE | Aug 6, 2003 | Physical (DVD ) | 15 |
| Netherlands | Oct 7, 2005 | TV (Net 5) | 16 |
| Netherlands | Jun 28, 2006 | Physical (DVD) | 16 |
| CH | Feb 13, 2013 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Netherlands | Mar 6, 2019 | Physical (Blu-ray) | 16 |
| SE | Apr 8, 2019 | Physical (Blu-ray) | 15 |
| SK | Oct 30, 2024 | Digital (VOYO) | 18 |
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