Overview
An epic journey unfolds as a humble Hobbit embarks on a quest to save Middle-earth from darkness.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- epic
- earnest
- adventurous
- fantasy marathon
- weekend adventure
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a visually spectacular, faithfully realized fantasy epic elevated by its pitch-perfect ensemble cast and immersive world-building.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Frodo must transport the One Ring across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom while resisting its corrupting power.
The film moves through the Shire, ancient ruins, mountains, forests, mines, and other distinct Middle-earth cultures and environments.
Hobbits, a wizard, an elf, a dwarf, and human warriors must cooperate despite differences, fear, temptation, and danger.
The modest Hobbit Frodo becomes the bearer of the One Ring and the central hope against Sauron's reign.
Films like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and why
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
epic fantasy quest, richly imagined mythic world, fellowship against an ancient evil
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
high-stakes fantasy adventure, ensemble heroes, magical world-building, monumental visual spectacle
The NeverEnding Story
sweeping heroic journey, dark supernatural forces, practical world-building, friendship under pressure
Stardust
mythic adventure, elaborate fantasy cultures, quest narrative, battle between good and evil
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Release Date
- 2001-12-18
- Runtime
- 179 min
- Rating
- 8.4 / 10 (28453)
Cast
- Elijah Wood
- Ian McKellen
- Viggo Mortensen
- Sean Astin
- Ian Holm
- Liv Tyler
- Christopher Lee
- Sean Bean
- Billy Boyd
- Dominic Monaghan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring about?
- A humble Hobbit joins a company of heroes on a perilous journey to destroy an ancient ring before its dark master can reclaim it.
- What is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a visually spectacular, faithfully realized fantasy epic elevated by its pitch-perfect ensemble cast and immersive world-building.
- Which films are like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
- Films with a similar feel include The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, The NeverEnding Story, and Stardust.
- How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring runs 179 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
- In United States, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
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- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012
- The Dark Crystal1982
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2014
- The Return of the King1980
- Star Wars1977
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