Where to watch Ring in Japan
Ring is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Ring
Ring is a 1998 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Hideo Nakata, starring Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada and Rikiya Ôtaka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,648 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ring in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Ring trailer
Overview
A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.
Top cast
Nanako Matsushima
Reiko Asakawa
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ryuji Takayama
Rikiya Ôtaka
Yoichi Asakawa
Miki Nakatani
Mai Takano
Yuko Takeuchi
Tomoko Oishi
Hitomi Sato
Masami Kurahashi
Yutaka Matsushige
Yoshino
Yōichi Numata
Takashi Yamamura
Katsumi Muramatsu
Koichi Asakawa
Masako
Shizuko Yamamura
Rie Ino'o
Sadako Yamamura
Daisuke Ban
Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma
Kiyoshi Risho
Omiya
Masahiko Ono
Okazaki
Yoko Ohshima
Reiko's Aunt
Kiriko Shimizu
Ryomi Oishi
Orie Izuno
Sadako Yamamura
Hiroyuki Watanabe
Hayatsu
Miwako Kaji
Kazue Yamamura
Yoko Kima
Student
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ring in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Ring on Hulu, U-NEXT and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Ring on Netflix?+
Ring is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and FOD.
How long is Ring?+
Ring has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in Ring?+
Ring stars Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Ôtaka, Miki Nakatani and Yuko Takeuchi.
When did Ring come out?+
Ring is a 1998 movie directed by Hideo Nakata.
What genre is Ring?+
Ring is Horror and Thriller film.
Who directed Ring?+
Ring was directed by Hideo Nakata.
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