Is The Ring appropriate for children?

# The Ring - Parental Guide This horror film follows a journalist investigating a deadly videotape linked to an urban legend. While rated PG-13, it contains strong scares, intense suspenseful sequences, and disturbing imagery that may frighten younger children. The mild language and sexual content are less concerning than the sustained psychological terror throughout the film. Not recommended for children under 14.

What age is The Ring suitable for?

Our verdict for The Ring is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Ring safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2002

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Horror, Mystery

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Naomi Watts

Rachel Keller

Martin Henderson

Noah Clay

David Dorfman

Aidan Keller

Brian Cox

Richard Morgan

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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