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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peter Jackson. With Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen.
8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTYoung 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 cr…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
MoviHero lists December 18, 2001 as the release date for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Peter Jackson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Elijah Wood as Frodo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Sam. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 18, 2001
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 59m
DirectorPeter Jackson
CastElijah Wood as Frodo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Sam
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring runs 2h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.4/10 from 28,766 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Brooking no argument, history should quickly regard Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship Of The Ring as the first instalment of the best fantasy epic in motion…”
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“Tolkien’s adventure/fantasy LOOKS and SOUNDS fabulous, but is not without flaws.”
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“An epic movie if I ever saw one.”
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“Overall, I give this four stars. Not five, because some of the changes really bug me, as a long-time Tolkien fan, but a solid four…”
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“Lost count how many times I've seen the "The Fellowship of the Ring" but still fantastic after all these years, epic on every level and…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early; he arrives precisely when he means to.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBilboBilbo appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).Open character guide otherArwenArwen appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).Open character guide otherLegolasLegolas runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Orlando Bloom carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherSarumanSaruman runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers with Christopher Lee carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherFrodoFrodo runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Elijah Wood carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherAragornAragorn runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Viggo Mortensen carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherSamSam runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Sean Astin carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherMerryMerry runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Dominic Monaghan carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherPippinPippin runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with Billy Boyd carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherGimliGimli runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King with John Rhys-Davies carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherGandalfGandalf appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2001-2027, portrayed by Ian McKellen. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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