Rings
A young woman investigates a lethal cursed video to save her boyfriend, uncovering a deeper layer of supernatural horror hidden inside the recording.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- eerie
- foreboding
- disturbing
- late night horror viewing
- halloween movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel muddled, derivative, and insufficiently frightening, despite occasional creepy visuals and franchise appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Julia and Holt investigate a mysterious video said to kill its viewers seven days after watching it.
The investigation uncovers a movie within the movie and new information about the curse.
The cursed videotape and its circulation turn everyday media consumption into a supernatural danger.
Julia deliberately exposes herself to the curse while trying to save her boyfriend Holt.
Films like Rings, and why
The Ring
supernatural curse, deadly videotape mythology, investigative horror, and ghostly imagery
The Grudge
teen-oriented supernatural horror built around an ominous media object and escalating paranormal revelations
One Missed Call
urban legend horror, cursed media, jump scares, and a young protagonist confronting a supernatural threat
The Grudge 2
modern supernatural horror sequel focused on investigation, hallucination, and a recurring vengeful ghost
Movie Details
- Director
- F. Javier Gutiérrez
- Release Date
- 2017-02-01
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 5.0 / 10 (2660)
Cast
- Matilda Lutz
- Alex Roe
- Johnny Galecki
- Vincent D'Onofrio
- Zach Roerig
- Aimee Teegarden
- Bonnie Morgan
- Chuck David Willis
- Patrick Walker
- Laura Slade Wiggins
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rings about?
- A young woman investigates a lethal cursed video to save her boyfriend, uncovering a deeper layer of supernatural horror hidden inside the recording.
- What is Rings like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rings as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Rings violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Rings as mild.
- What did critics think of Rings?
- Critics broadly found the sequel muddled, derivative, and insufficiently frightening, despite occasional creepy visuals and franchise appeal.
- Which films are like Rings?
- Films with a similar feel include The Ring, The Grudge, One Missed Call, and The Grudge 2.
- How long is Rings?
- Rings runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rings?
- In United States, Rings streams on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
