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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001·Movie
2h 59min·PG-13
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.9Metacritic929.3Rotten Tomatoes91%95%
IMDb8.9Metacritic929.3Rotten Tomatoes91%95%

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring fingerprint

Masterful craft, stunning style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and tense

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder10
  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Fantasy, pop culture, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability10
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10

Who it's for

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About

One ring to rule them all.

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Epic High FantasyGrand AdventureCinematic MasterpieceIconic ScoreWorld-Building BenchmarkHero's JourneyVisual SpectacleTimeless ClassicEmotional ResonanceImmersive Lore

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Jackson, Geoff Murphy, Carolynne Cunningham
Written by:
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Produced by:
Peter Jackson, Harvey Weinstein, Barrie M. Osborne
Composed by:
Michael Semanick, Christopher Boyes, Howard Shore

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Questions about The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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Where can I stream The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 8.9, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 92). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

2 h 59 min

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring runs 2 h 59 min.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

Critics92
Audiences92

Yes. Critics average 92 and audiences 92 out of 100, so both groups see The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring much the same way.

Was The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring a box office hit?

Budget$93 million
Box office$871 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $93 million to make and earned $871 million worldwide, 9.4 times its budget.

What language is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring use?

Admitting to FearOnrushing ArmyArt Imitates ArtLiteral DisarmingRole-Playing Game 'VerseStoryboarding the ApocalypseCruel to Be KindCliff StackAffectionate Gesture to the HeadContinuity NodFire-Forged FriendsOpen Sesameand 313 more

TV Tropes lists 325 storytelling tropes for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, including Admitting to Fear, Onrushing Army, Art Imitates Art.