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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

One ring to rule them all.

2001 179 min ★ 8.5 (28,273) Released
Action Adventure Fantasy

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.

Original title
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$93,000,000
Revenue
$871,368,364
Reviews & Ratings 6
Dr Nostromo

Dr Nostromo

Jun 5, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

89/100 60 years after the Hobbit, the ring is passed from Bilbo to Frodo who must walk into the heart of Mordor to destroy it. The introduction of the characters and the roles they play in this adventure is spot-on. The establishment of the Fellowship is logical, handled expertly in both dialog and action with the results being both heroic, full of sacrifice and doomed to failure. The action sequences are incredible and the constant sense of peril dares the viewer to look away. Also has a good dose of humor thrown in for good measure. Classic! -- DrNostromo.com

AshenArcanist

AshenArcanist

Apr 7, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

One Trilogy to rule them all. Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring, the start of this epic journey, remains unmatched in its reverence for Tolkien’s work – not merely as an epic tale, but as a moral and mythological construct with its own internal gravity. Unlike many contemporary fantasy productions, which often treat Tolkien’s world as a loose template to be re-skinned, Jackson’s film operates as a careful translation, not a reinvention. Every creative decision, from script to score to set design, reflects an understanding that Middle-earth is not a playground, but a legendarium – a world with its own laws, languages, and deeply rooted cosmology. It is this sense of literary responsibility that makes Fellowship not just a good adaptation, but a great one. Too many modern shows, even those cloaked in Tolkien’s vocabulary, feel less like adaptations and more like speculative reinterpretations – injecting modern anxieties and tropes into a narrative that was already rich in timeless concerns. Where those newer productions often flatten the moral contours of the story into grey ambiguity or impulsive spectacle, Jackson’s Fellowship preserves the text’s theological seriousness and philosophical clarity. It understands, crucially, that Tolkien was not writing about swords and sorcery, but about humility, sacrifice, and the perilous allure of domination. The Ring is not a mere object of power – it is a spiritual test – and the film never lets us forget it. The performances reflect this deeper understanding. Ian McKellen’s Gandalf is not a stock wizard, but a being of deep time, burdened by knowledge and reluctant authority. Elijah Wood’s Frodo captures the very soul of Tolkien’s hobbit – a creature of small stature and immense will, shouldering a task no one would envy. Sean Astin’s Samwise is played not for comic relief, but as a paragon of unsung virtue: loyalty without ambition, courage without ego. Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn is a man wrestling with history, shaped by the burden of lineage, not the thrill of it. These portrayals are not just emotionally effective; they are textually faithful. Cate Blanchett’s Galadriel deserves special mention. Her portrayal embodies the strange, luminous power of the Elves as Tolkien wrote them – otherworldly and terrible in equal measure. Her temptation scene is delivered with haunting restraint, the grandeur of her voice a vessel for ancient sorrow and quiet wisdom. This Galadriel is not a warrior queen in the modern sense, but a bearer of deep time, whose greatness lies in her refusal to grasp at power. It is a performance that understands the Elvish condition: to be fading, beautiful, and bound to a world no longer theirs. Blanchett’s screen time is brief, but the echo of her presence lingers – like Elven light in dark places. Jackson’s adaptation respects Tolkien’s languages and mythic structures with near-obsessive care. Elvish is not set dressing; it is spoken with phonetic integrity, tied to cultures that feel ancient and real. The geography, costumes, architecture – each bears the mark of deep lore, not just visual flair. Howard Shore’s score, informed by the same gravitas, does not accompany the film so much as inhabit it. His themes are not just musical motifs but narrative threads, echoing the rise and fall of kingdoms and the quiet dignity of small acts of heroism. What distinguishes The Fellowship of the Ring is that it treats Tolkien’s world as something already complete – something to be entered humbly, not reshaped. In doing so, it achieves a rare artistic feat: it becomes an extension of the text, not a commentary on it. While newer works may borrow Tolkien’s lexicon and aesthetics, Jackson’s film believes in his world. It does not merely entertain; it partakes in a mythology. That belief, that reverence, is what endures.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Sep 2, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

So now that the picture houses across the UK are beginning to reopen, this is the third film I've settled down to watch in front of a huge big screen - and it's a belter. You can only wonder at the sheer imagination of JRR Tolkien and of Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens as they adeptly adapt this epic tale of power for a new generation. Certainly, it over-hams the accents - maybe just a few too many "rrrs" in "Arrragorrrrn" but otherwise it's a feast for senses. When the hairy-footed Hobbit "Bilbo" (Sir Ian Holm) gets to eleventy-one he sets off to write his life-story with the elves. He leaves his possessions - including a mysterious ring - to Frodo (Elijah Wood). When visiting wizard "Gandalf" (Sir Ian McKellen) identifies it as the epitome of wickedness that puts all of their lives are in danger, "Frodo" and his lifelong friend "Sam" (Sean Astin) must flee their bucolic happiness. This first instalment of the trilogy tracks the journey of the hobbits as they meet "Stryder" (Viggo Mortensen) and together try to evade the pursuing wraith attempting to get to "Elrond" the Elvish king in "Rivendell" and decide what is best to do with this evil, seemingly indestructible talisman. Their only solution proves to be returning the ring to the lava-filled cavern of "Mount Doom" where it was forged: only there can it's corruption be defeated. The brave hobbits, together with two men, an elf and a dwarf set out to accomplish this all but impossible task fighting the weather, evil orcs, malevolent magic and the harsh terrain on their treacherous way. It's the ultimate fantasy adventure; that sticks to the spirit, if not to every word, of the original work. The effects both in make-up and from the computer are expertly applied creating a real sense of tension and peril that compliments, rather than subsumes, the actual action and beautiful cinematography of the New Zealand scenery through which our intrepid gang must travel. This is probably the weakest of the three episodes as it takes a good hour to get going; but once it does and the "Fellowship" takes firmer form with a superb John Howard-Davies; a handsome Orlando Bloom and even the usually wooden Sean Bean raises his game to give us as a truly cracking, at times quite scary adventure that is magnificently scored by the inspired Howard Shore. This is not really a film that works on the telly - however large the screen may be. To do justice to the creativity of all concerned it just has to be given the respect it deserves and be seen in the cinema. If you get a chance, you should go see it (again!).

drystyx

drystyx

Apr 18, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

This film may be perfect. Based on the fantasy world written by Tolkien, we see the halfling hobbits, the most unlikely of heroes, a breed of human type beings who indulge in pleasures, games, and fun, and do little evil. In the same world are more powerful beings, some good, like the elves and wizards, some evil, like the orcs, trolls, and dragons, and some in between, like the dwarves and men. And one evil super being, Sauron, the second in command to the "devil" of this world called Middle Earth, and that devil called Melkor is now in chains and powerless, so Sauron rules all evil. That said, we get a very faithful version to the book, only improved. This is the first of three segments called "The Lord of the Rings". The parts left out are parts best left out. Tom Bombadil, for example, along with his wife, represents a very Hitler like Aryan ideology of supremacy that Tolkien often engaged in. The film begins with a narrative and action sequence that is awesome, and then goes into the "status quo" setting of the "shire" of hobbits, much like the status quo setting of films like "Women of Dolwyn". From there, we get an amazing story of four hobbits who embark on a journey of utmost importance, joined by a wizard, an elf, a dwarf, and two men. The direction is stunning. The motivation even better explained than in the Tolkien books. This is a masterpiece.

r96sk

r96sk

Feb 16, 2021 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Magnificent! A great start to the franchise. <em>'The Lord of the Rings'</em> is yet another film series that I am incredibly late to viewing, at least I've finally got around to it... albeit almost twenty years on from this film's release. <em>'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'</em> is delightful. I never know what to expect from a film that goes on for nearly three hours, the pacing has to be near perfection for it to work - and boy does it here. The run time flew by, which is always a terrific sign. I love a load of things about this, the one that actually sticks out most is the outstanding score. Music can play a huge part in how much I enjoy a film, so I'm delighted to say that the score is here is fantastic. That is by no means the only positive, obviously. The cast are excellent. Elijah Wood gives a strong performance in the lead role. I've seen Wood in others things down the years and have actually found him a bit hit-and-miss, but here he is very good. Elsewhere, I really enjoyed watching Viggo Mortensen's character. Away from those two, there are a whole host of noteworthy cast members. Orlando Bloom, or Will Turner to me, is involved, as are the likes of Ian McKellen and Sean Bean. I also liked Liv Tyler in her role. The look of the film is spectacular, and has aged extremely well even to this day. Everything from the cinematography to the costumes is brilliant, those two things really make the film come alive - helped by the aforementioned score, of course. Very eager to check out the sequels, prequels and, eventually, the upcoming television series.

Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

Nov 9, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

Well, I wouldn’t read this review if you are a true fan of fantasy adventure epics, because I am not. Don’t get me wrong, I like this movie and have watched it a few times over the years, but I have watched (or read, for that matter) very little else in the fantasy genre. I didn’t get too far into the Game of Thrones as the violent rapes got old for me fast. So I watched this first entry of the Lord of the Rings trilogy as just a viewer, not a fan, and I liked it just fine. The complex plot held together well and the scenery was gorgeous. There was violence, but not gore, and for those who don’t like war movies, there wasn’t as much of it here as there is in the other two films of the trilogy. I gather the elfin roles for women were enlarged and brought to the fore, and why not; women were mostly good for setting mead and large pieces of rare meat down on tables in front of their warrior men. I must confess, I found it jarring that the warriors like Strider were so invincible, walking into a horde of sixty orcs and scattering them like toy soldiers with his sword. I know they are epic heroes, but if I’m an orc, I stand back and throw something or whatever, but it is similar to the old legends with semi-gods like Achilles, back when Hector was a pup. I am not going to compare the film to the book — I read it decades ago when I was in high school. It is worth watching and though real fans will take this with a large grain of salt, I think it is possibly the definitive adaptation of the book. (I need to watch the other two entries in the series before I say the same about those.) if you are among the 12% percent of movie goers who haven’t seen it, give it a try.

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Cast 70
Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

Frodo

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Gandalf

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Aragorn

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Sam

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Bilbo

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

Arwen

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Saruman

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Boromir

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

Pippin

Dominic Monaghan

Dominic Monaghan

Merry

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

Gimli

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

Legolas

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Galadriel

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Elrond

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Gollum

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

Celeborn

Craig Parker

Craig Parker

Haldir

Lawrence Makoare

Lawrence Makoare

Lurtz

Brent McIntyre

Brent McIntyre

Witch-King

Sala Baker

Sala Baker

Sauron

Peter McKenzie

Peter McKenzie

Elendil

Mark Ferguson

Mark Ferguson

Gil-Galad

Harry Sinclair

Harry Sinclair

Isildur

Noel Appleby

Noel Appleby

Everard Proudfoot

Sarah McLeod

Sarah McLeod

Rosie Cotton

David Weatherley

David Weatherley

Barliman Butterbur

Ian Mune

Ian Mune

Bounder

Michael Elsworth

Michael Elsworth

Gondorian Archivist

Cameron Rhodes

Cameron Rhodes

Farmer Maggot

Martyn Sanderson

Martyn Sanderson

Gate Keeper

Billy Jackson

Billy Jackson

Cute Hobbit Child

Katie Jackson

Katie Jackson

Cute Hobbit Child

Alan Howard

Alan Howard

The Ring (voice)

Lee Hartley

Lee Hartley

Hero Orc / Goblin / Uruk-hai / Ringwraith

Phil Grieve

Phil Grieve

Hero Orc / Goblin / Uruk-hai / Ringwraith

Clinton Ulyatt

Clinton Ulyatt

Hero Orc / Goblin / Uruk-hai / Ringwraith

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)

Chris Ryan

Chris Ryan

Breelander (uncredited)

Bret McKenzie

Bret McKenzie

Figwit (uncredited)

Timothy Bartlett

Timothy Bartlett

Hobbit (uncredited)

Jo Surgison

Jo Surgison

Hobbit (uncredited)

Zo Hartley

Zo Hartley

Kissing Hobbit (uncredited)

Phoebe Gittins

Phoebe Gittins

Cute Hobbit Child (uncredited)

Shane Rangi

Shane Rangi

Witch-King (uncredited)

Jed Brophy

Jed Brophy

Ringwraith (uncredited)

Paul Shapcott

Paul Shapcott

Burning Ringwraith (uncredited)

Alan Lee

Alan Lee

Ring King of Men (uncredited)

Larry Rew

Larry Rew

Ring King of Men (uncredited)

Gino Acevedo

Gino Acevedo

Ring Dwarf-Lord (uncredited)

Sabine Crossen

Sabine Crossen

Rivendell Elf (uncredited)

Ray Henwood

Ray Henwood

Council Man (uncredited)

Ben Fransham

Ben Fransham

Lothlorien Elf / Goblin / Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Tim Kano

Tim Kano

Gondorian Citizen (uncredited)

Thomas Robins

Thomas Robins

Hand of Gollum (uncredited)

Randall William Cook

Randall William Cook

Cave Troll (uncredited)

Rachel Clentworth

Rachel Clentworth

Goblin (uncredited)

Winham Hammond

Winham Hammond

Goblin / Orc / Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Mana Hira Davis

Mana Hira Davis

Goblin / Orc / Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Peter Daube

Peter Daube

Khai (uncredited)

Samuel E. Shore

Samuel E. Shore

Refugee / Orc (uncredited)

Siaosi Fonua

Siaosi Fonua

Orc / Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Ken Stratton

Ken Stratton

Isengard Orc / Last Alliance Soldier / Morgul Orc / Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Shane Dawson

Shane Dawson

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Tim McLachlan

Tim McLachlan

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Andrew Munro

Andrew Munro

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Grant Roa

Grant Roa

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Vincent Roxburgh

Vincent Roxburgh

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Mike Stearne

Mike Stearne

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Andrew Stehlin

Andrew Stehlin

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Tim Wong

Tim Wong

Uruk-hai (uncredited)

Crew 74
Jules Cook

Jules Cook

Assistant Art Director

Alan Lee

Alan Lee

Conceptual Design

John Howe

John Howe

Conceptual Design

Daniel Falconer

Daniel Falconer

Sculptor

Alan Lee

Alan Lee

Set Decoration

Dan Hennah

Dan Hennah

Set Decoration

Dan Hennah

Dan Hennah

Supervising Art Director

Andrew Lesnie

Andrew Lesnie

Director of Photography

Ngila Dickson

Ngila Dickson

Costume Design

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Costume Design

Peter Swords King

Peter Swords King

Hair Designer

Jeremy Woodhead

Jeremy Woodhead

Hairstylist

Rick Findlater

Rick Findlater

Hairstylist

Jeremy Woodhead

Jeremy Woodhead

Makeup Artist

Rick Findlater

Rick Findlater

Makeup Artist

Peter Swords King

Peter Swords King

Makeup Designer

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Makeup Supervisor

Igelese Ete

Igelese Ete

Additional Music

Sam Brown

Sam Brown

Carpenter

Kelly Port

Kelly Port

Digital Effects Supervisor

Greg Powell

Greg Powell

Stunt Coordinator

Andrew Stehlin

Andrew Stehlin

Stunt Double

Kiran Shah

Kiran Shah

Stunt Double

Allan Smith

Allan Smith

Stunts

Augie Davis

Augie Davis

Stunts

Casey O'Neill

Casey O'Neill

Stunts

Jacob Tomuri

Jacob Tomuri

Stunts

Justin B. Carter

Justin B. Carter

Stunts

Mana Hira Davis

Mana Hira Davis

Stunts

Robert Young

Robert Young

Stunts

Rodney Cook

Rodney Cook

Stunts

Sala Baker

Sala Baker

Stunts

Tim McLachlan

Tim McLachlan

Stunts

Tim Wong

Tim Wong

Stunts

Vincent Roxburgh

Vincent Roxburgh

Stunts

Winham Hammond

Winham Hammond

Stunts

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

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Carolynne Cunningham

Carolynne Cunningham

First Assistant Director

Geoff Murphy

Geoff Murphy

Second Unit Director

Jabez Olssen

Jabez Olssen

Assistant Editor

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Editor

Jamie Selkirk

Jamie Selkirk

Supervising Editor

John Hubbard

John Hubbard

Casting

Liz Mullane

Liz Mullane

Casting

Victoria Burrows

Victoria Burrows

Casting

Jamie Selkirk

Jamie Selkirk

Co-Producer

Rick Porras

Rick Porras

Co-Producer

Bob Weinstein

Bob Weinstein

Executive Producer

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein

Executive Producer

Michael Lynne

Michael Lynne

Executive Producer

Robert Shaye

Robert Shaye

Executive Producer

Barrie M. Osborne

Barrie M. Osborne

Producer

Fran Walsh

Fran Walsh

Producer

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Producer

Katy Wood

Katy Wood

Assistant Sound Editor

Howard Shore

Howard Shore

Original Music Composer

Hammond Peek

Hammond Peek

Production Sound Mixer

Enya

Enya

Songs

David Farmer

David Farmer

Sound Designer

Tim Nielsen

Tim Nielsen

Sound Effects Editor

Christopher Boyes

Christopher Boyes

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Michael Semanick

Michael Semanick

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Hammond Peek

Hammond Peek

Sound Recordist

Ethan Van der Ryn

Ethan Van der Ryn

Supervising Sound Editor

Mike Hopkins

Mike Hopkins

Supervising Sound Editor

Guy Williams

Guy Williams

3D Supervisor

Randall William Cook

Randall William Cook

Animation Supervisor

Jason Lei Howden

Jason Lei Howden

VFX Artist

Christian Rivers

Christian Rivers

Visual Effects Designer

Jim Rygiel

Jim Rygiel

Visual Effects Supervisor

J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien

Novel

Fran Walsh

Fran Walsh

Screenplay

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Screenplay

Philippa Boyens

Philippa Boyens

Screenplay

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