Ring 2(1999)
Overview
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.
Director
Hideo Nakata
Studio
KADOKAWA Shoten
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$31M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
Japanese
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$31M
Production Companies
KADOKAWA Shoten • Asmik Ace Entertainment • Fuji Television Network
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ring 2?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ring 2 (1999).
What is Ring 2 about?▼
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.
Who directed Ring 2?▼
Ring 2 was directed by Hideo Nakata and released in 1999. It is a horror, mystery, science fiction film.
How long is Ring 2?▼
Ring 2 has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Ring 2?▼
The cast of Ring 2 includes 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 and more.
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