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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001Movie2 h 59 minPG-13

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.9Letterboxd4.4/5Metacritic929.3Rotten Tomatoes91%95%

An awe-inspiring, cathartic adventure movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic High Fantasy
  • Grand Adventure
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Iconic Score
  • World-Building Benchmark
  • Hero's Journey
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Timeless Classic
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Immersive Lore

Cast

24 of 71

Crew

Directed by
Peter Jackson
Written by
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Produced by
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Barrie M. Osborne
Music by
Howard Shore

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Facts

December 18, 2001 · 2 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
December 18, 2001
Runtime
2 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States
Budget
$93 million
Box office
$871 million
Available in
133 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Admitting to Fear, Onrushing Army, Art Imitates Art +9

  • Admitting to Fear
  • Onrushing Army
  • Art Imitates Art
  • Literal Disarming
  • Role-Playing Game 'Verse
  • Storyboarding the Apocalypse
  • Cruel to Be Kind
  • Cliff Stack
  • Affectionate Gesture to the Head
  • Continuity Nod
  • Fire-Forged Friends
  • Open Sesame

12 of 325 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?"

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?

HBO MaxYouTube TVTNTTBStru TV

In the United States, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 104 other countries.

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 90 (IMDb 8.9, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 92).

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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 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 tropes for it, including Admitting to Fear, Onrushing Army, and Art Imitates Art.