Ring 2(1999)
リング 2
Ring 2 Synopsis
While investigating the horrifying death of her boyfriend, Mai Takano learns about a videotape haunted by the spirit of a disturbing girl named Sadako, which kills anyone who watches it exactly one week later. When her boyfriend’s son, Yoichi, starts to develop the same psychic abilities as Sadako, Takano must find a way to keep the boy and herself from becoming the next victims.
Ring 2 (1999) is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Hideo Nakata, released on January 23, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Sato, Kyoko Fukada and Fumiyo Kohinata. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 476 ratings.
- Director:
- Hideo Nakata
- Writers:
- Hiroshi Takahashi, Kōji Suzuki
- Producers:
- Masato Harada, Makoto Ishihara, Takashige Ichise
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Yamamoto
- Composer:
- Kenji Kawai
- Production:
- KADOKAWA Shoten, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Fuji Television Network, TOHO, Sumitomo Corporation, IMAGICA, Nippan Group Holdings, Omega Project
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,365,000
- Status:
- Released
Ring 2 (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ring 2 before you stream it.
Ring 2 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miki Nakatani
as Mai Takano
Hitomi Sato
as Masami Kurahashi
Kyoko Fukada
as Kanae Sawaguchi
Fumiyo Kohinata
as Dr. Kawajiri
Kenjirou Ishimaru
as Detective Omuta
Yûrei Yanagi
as Okazaki
Rikiya Ôtaka
as Yôichi Asakawa
Yōichi Numata
as Takashi Yamamura
Masako
as Shizuko Yamamura
Miwako Kaji
as Kazue Yamamura
Katsumi Muramatsu
as Kôichi Asakawa
Daisuke Ban
as Heihachirô Ikuma
Key crew
Directed by Hideo Nakata, written by Hiroshi Takahashi and Kōji Suzuki, produced by Masato Harada, Makoto Ishihara and Takashige Ichise.
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Ring 2 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 476 ratings.
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Ring 2 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ring 2 online?
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Ring 2 (1999) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, AsianCrush and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ring 2?
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The main cast of Ring 2 (1999) includes Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Sato, Kyoko Fukada, Fumiyo Kohinata and Kenjirou Ishimaru. The film was directed by Hideo Nakata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ring 2 released?
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Ring 2 was released on January 23, 1999 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Ring 2 worth watching?
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Ring 2 (1999) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 476 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ring 2?
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Yes. The official Ring 2 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.