# Tolkien (2019)

> An orphaned young scholar finds love, friendship, and the imaginative resources to become a legendary author amid the upheaval of World War I.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/319788

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: War, Drama, Romance
- Director: Dome Karukoski
- Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi, Harry Gilby, Mimi Keene, Anthony Boyle, Adam Bregman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3361792/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: wistful, romantic, melancholic, quiet evening, literary film night

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