The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring poster

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)

2h 59mAdventure, Fantasy, ActionEnglish
8.4/10
27,669 user ratings

One ring to rule them all.

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.

Director

Peter Jackson

Studio

New Line Cinema

Budget

$93M

Revenue

$871M

Share:

Cast

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

as Frodo

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

as Gandalf

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

as Aragorn

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

as Sam

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

as Bilbo

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

as Arwen

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

as Saruman

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

as Boromir

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

as Pippin

Dominic Monaghan

Dominic Monaghan

as Merry

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

as Gimli

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

as Legolas

Where to Watch

Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Movie Facts

Release Year

2001

Runtime

2h 59m

Language

English

Rating

8.4 / 10

Budget

$93M

Box Office

$871M

Production Companies

New Line Cinema • WingNut Films • The Saul Zaentz Company

You Might Also Like

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 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.

Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was directed by Peter Jackson and released in 2001. It is a adventure, fantasy, action film.

How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring has a runtime of 2 hours and 59 minutes (179 minutes total).

Who stars in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

The cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring includes Elijah Wood as Frodo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Sam, Ian Holm as Bilbo and more.

Explore More by Genre

Need a recommendation?

Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.