Ju-on: The Grudge
2002, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Shimizu.
When a grudge from the dead passes to the living, who is safe?
When a social worker is sent to check on a traumatized elderly woman whose family have moved in at the site of a notorious murder case, she unwittingly unleashes a cycle of terror that transmits via its victims.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,028 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ju-on: The Grudge
Ju-on: The Grudge is streaming on ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Takashi ShimizuDirector
- Megumi OkinaRika Nishina
- Misa UeharaIzumi Toyama
- Yoji TanakaYuji Toyama
- Misaki ItōHitomi Tokunaga
- Kanji TsudaKatsuya Tokunaga
- Shuri MatsudaKazumi Tokunaga
- Kayoko ShibataMariko
- Yui IchikawaChiharu
- Yukako KukuriMiyuki
- Takako FujiKayako Saeki
- Yuya OzekiToshio Saeki
- Takashi MatsuyamaTakeo Saeki
Details
- Released
- 18 October 2002
- Original title
- 呪怨
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takashi Shimizu
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $3.7M
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Ju-on: The Grudge: quick answers
What should I watch before Ju-on: The Grudge?
Watch Ju-on: The Curse (2000) and Ju-on: The Curse 2 (2000) first.
What comes after Ju-on: The Grudge?
Next in the series: Ju-on: The Grudge 2 (2003).
Is Ju-on: The Grudge worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,028 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ju-on: The Grudge?
Ju-on: The Grudge runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Ju-on: The Grudge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ju-on: The Grudge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ju-on: The Grudge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ju-on: The Grudge is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ju-on: The Grudge on?
Ju-on: The Grudge is streaming on ARROW in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ju-on: The Grudge?
If you liked Ju-on: The Grudge, try Paranormal Activity 2, Jigsaw, Ju-on: The Grudge 2.
Who directed Ju-on: The Grudge?
Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) was directed by Takashi Shimizu and stars Megumi Okina, Misa Uehara, Yoji Tanaka.