The Ring (2002)
A cursed videotape unravels a journalist's world, bringing chilling dread and a race against time.
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.
How intense is The Ring?
The Ring is terrifying, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Ring feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmospherictense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Ring
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Ring for you?
Is The Ring scary?
Yes. The Ring is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is The Ring gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Ring sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Ring OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 3, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Ring?
The Ring runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream The Ring?
The Ring is streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+.
Does The Ring have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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