The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

PG-13

Released Dec 13, 2001

2h 58m

Fantasy

Adventure

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The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer - to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.

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Full of eye-popping special effects, and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring brings J.R.R. Tolkien's classic to vivid life.

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

Jackson is working from obvious passion; he knows the most special of effects are expected of him but deploys his technology smartly.

Mar 16, 2020

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Xan Brooks

Guardian

Most ambitiously, this rousing adventure closes with an ending that's closer in spirit to an art-house film than a popcorn holiday romp.

Dec 7, 2014

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Scott Tobias

AV Club

An enthusiastic visionary set loose on one of the biggest playgrounds ever constructed, Jackson brings more personality to the series' first installment, The Fellowship Of The Ring, than typically seeps into a franchise of this magnitude.

Nov 18, 2013

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring’ is an epic movie of every scale but it is a film that Peter Jackson should be extremely proud of it as it was a fantastic way to kick off this series of films.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 29, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

A generation-defining achievement from Peter Jackson

Jul 30, 2024

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Al Alexander

Movies Thru the Spectrum

Jackson solidly answers the call with a movie that’s an appealing amalgamation of dreamlike splendor, blood-splattering violence and old-fashioned heroics.

Rated: A-

Jun 8, 2024

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Hussein

the perfect start to a great Trilogy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Chelsea

Lord of the Rings is a favorite of mine and to see it in theaters felt like a dream come true! It was the best way to watch the fellowship start their journey and cannot wait to watching the rest of the trilogy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Tom Olson

Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Rings is the first part of Peter Jackson's brilliant trilogy. The direction, cinematography, music, and cast are all top notch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/23

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Jinky

Loved it my favorite movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/22

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Connor Mitchell

Greatest movie of all time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/22

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Kevin

Best movie in the world

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/21

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Synopsis

The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer - to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.

Director: Peter Jackson
Producer: Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh, Tim Sanders
Screenwriter: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Saul Zaentz Company, WingNut Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Scary Images|Epic Battle Sequences)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2001, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $315.5M
Runtime: 2h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby EX, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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