Rings (2017)
A chilling urban legend unfolds with bleak consequences as a woman confronts a horrifying discovery within a cursed videotape.
Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend Holt when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before.
How intense is Rings?
Rings is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Rings feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittybleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Rings
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Rings for you?
Is Rings scary?
Yes, properly. Rings is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Rings gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Rings sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Rings OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Rings?
Rings runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Rings?
Rings is streaming on Prime Video and MGM+.
Does Rings have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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