The Lord of the Rings(1978)
“Fantasy...beyond your imagination.”
Overview
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.
Director
Ralph Bakshi
Studio
Fantasy Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$30M
Cast
Christopher Guard
as Frodo (voice)
William Squire
as Gandalf (voice)
Michael Scholes
as Sam (voice)
John Hurt
as Aragorn (voice)
Simon Chandler
as Merry (voice)
Dominic Guard
as Pippin (voice)
Michael Graham Cox
as Boromir (voice)
Anthony Daniels
as Legolas (voice)
David Buck
as Gimli (voice)
Norman Bird
as Bilbo (voice)
Peter Woodthorpe
as Gollum (voice)
Fraser Kerr
as Saruman (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Fantasy Films • Bakshi Productions • Saul Zaentz Film Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Lord of the Rings (1978).
What is The Lord of the Rings about?▼
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.
Who directed The Lord of the Rings?▼
The Lord of the Rings was directed by Ralph Bakshi and released in 1978. It is a adventure, animation, fantasy film.
How long is The Lord of the Rings?▼
The Lord of the Rings has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lord of the Rings?▼
The cast of The Lord of the Rings includes Christopher Guard as Frodo (voice), William Squire as Gandalf (voice), Michael Scholes as Sam (voice), John Hurt as Aragorn (voice), Simon Chandler as Merry (voice) and more.
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