Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedPeter Jackson's 2001 action-adventure fantasy launches an epic quest as a young hobbit inherits a perilous ring and must carry it far from home to keep it from its malevolent maker, joined by a fellowship sworn to protect him on the long road to its destruction. The tone is sweeping and immersive, rich with world-building, peril, and camaraderie. Themes of friendship, sacrifice, and ordinary courage against overwhelming darkness anchor the journey. With an outstanding MagicMovieScore of 8.4, it's essential for fantasy lovers and a landmark of the genre, rewarding anyone craving grand, heartfelt adventure.
An automated summary to help you decide what to watch — not a user review or critic rating.
Trailer
Top Cast
Elijah Wood
Frodo
Ian McKellen
Gandalf
Viggo Mortensen
Aragorn
Sean Astin
Sam
Ian Holm
Bilbo
Liv Tyler
Arwen
Christopher Lee
Saruman
Sean Bean
Boromir
27,474 ratings, tightly clustered. This score is unlikely to move more than 0.02 with new ratings.
Why we're confident →Where to Watch
Click icons to visit streaming services directly. Streaming service names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
Movie Info
Release Date
December 18, 2001
Runtime
2h 59m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director