Sadako vs. Kayako
2016, Japanese. Directed by Koji Shiraishi.
Who will win this curse!?
A girl, Yūri Kurahashi, after watching a cursed videotape together with her friend in a haunted house, becomes trapped in a conflict between the two murderous ghosts: Sadako Yamamura and Kayako Saeki.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Koji ShiraishiDirector
- Mizuki YamamotoYuri Kurahashi
- Aimi SatsukawaNatsumi Ueno
- Tina TamashiroSuzuka Takagi
- Elly NanamiSadako Yamamura
- Runa EndoKayako Saeki
- Rintaro ShibamotoToshio Saeki
- Masanobu AndoKeizō Tokiwa
- Mai KikuchiTamao
- Masahiro KomotoShinichi Morishige
- Misato TanakaFumiko Takagi
- Masayoshi MatsushimaSukeru Takagi
- Shoki MatsuiCast
Details
- Released
- 18 June 2016
- Original title
- 貞子vs伽椰子
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Koji Shiraishi
- Box office
- $9.3M
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News & fan talk
What Sadako vs. Kayako is based on
Sadako vs. Kayako is based on Ju-On, a film series and Ring, a book series by Kōji Suzuki.
Film series
Ju-On
Book series
Ring
By Kōji Suzuki
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Sadako 3D 2
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Sadako vs. Kayako: quick answers
What should I watch before Sadako vs. Kayako?
Watch Ring 2 (1999), Ring 0 (2000), Sadako 3D (2012), and Sadako 3D 2 (2013) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Sadako vs. Kayako?
Next in the series: Sadako (2019) and Sadako DX (2022).
Is Sadako vs. Kayako worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 256 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sadako vs. Kayako?
Sadako vs. Kayako runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Sadako vs. Kayako have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sadako vs. Kayako. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sadako vs. Kayako parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sadako vs. Kayako is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sadako vs. Kayako on?
Sadako vs. Kayako isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sadako vs. Kayako?
If you liked Sadako vs. Kayako, try Ju-on: The Curse, Sadako, Blood-C: The Last Dark.
Who directed Sadako vs. Kayako?
Sadako vs. Kayako (2016) was directed by Koji Shiraishi and stars Mizuki Yamamoto, Aimi Satsukawa, Tina Tamashiro.
What is Sadako vs. Kayako based on?
Sadako vs. Kayako is based on Ju-On, a film series and Ring, a book series by Kōji Suzuki.