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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Cast & Ratings

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 action adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis. It is partly based on The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien. It runs 2 hours 58 minutes and earned $888.5 million worldwide on a $93 million budget. It won 4 Oscars, including Cinematography and Makeup, and 12 awards in all. Critics gave it 92 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$888.5M
Oscars won
4
Metascore
92
budget
$93M
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 58m (178 min)
Director
Peter Jackson
Genres
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$93M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring About?

The premise of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring without spoilers, adapted from The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As the realm faces a looming darkness, the powerful One Ring falls into the possession of Frodo Baggins, a humble Hobbit. He must journey across a dangerous land with a fellowship of companions – wizards, elves, dwarves, and men – to destroy the Ring. Pursued by the Dark Lord Sauron and his forces, their quest leads them through treacherous landscapes and ancient realms, where they face formidable foes and test the bonds of their alliance in a desperate fight for the future.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

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

Elijah Wood leads the cast, with Andy Serkis. Directed by Peter Jackson.

From the director

More from Peter Jackson

More films directed by Peter Jackson, best-rated first: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, They Shall Not Grow Old, Heavenly Creatures and King Kong.

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Ratings

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 92 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Plot Summary

What happens in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the Second Age of Middle-earth, the leaders of Elves, Dwarves, and Men are granted Rings of Power, albeit unknowingly under the shadow of the Dark Lord Sauron, who forges the One Ring in the depths of Mount Doom. This Ring holds a significant part of his power, enabling him to control the other Rings and aspire to conquer Middle-earth. A climactic battle ensues, where a final alliance of Men and Elves confronts Sauron’s armies in Mordor. During this conflict, Isildur of Gondor successfully severs Sauron’s finger, removing the Ring and defeating Sauron, who then retreats into a spirit form.

Full summary

The whole story of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, scene by scene

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Box office

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Box Office & Budget

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring grossed $888.5 million worldwide on a $93 million budget, 9.6 times what it cost. $319.4 million came from the US and Canada and $568.5 million (64%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$888.5M

9.6× its budget

US & Canada
$319.4M
International
$568.5M
Budget
$93M
US & Canada 36% Rest of the world 64%
Awards

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Awards & Nominations

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring won 4 Oscars, including Cinematography and Makeup, and 12 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2002, with 4 wins from 13 nominations.

12 wins37 nominations7 ceremonies

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Videos

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Trailers & Videos

9 videos: 2 trailers, 2 teasers, 1 clip, 3 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 9 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Theatrical Trailer [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1287]
  • Teaser Teaser 1
  • Teaser Teaser 2
  • Clip One Ring to Rule Them All
Quiz

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9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Also Known As

58 alternative titles, including “Sagan om ringen: Härskarringen” and “Le Seigneur des Anneaux: La Communauté de l'Anneau”.

Also known as
  • Sagan om ringen: Härskarringen
  • Le Seigneur des Anneaux: La Communauté de l'Anneau
  • 指环王1:护戒使者
  • Gredzenu pavēlnieks: Gredzena brālība
  • Господар на прстените: Дружината на Прстенот
  • อภินิหารแหวนครองพิภพ
  • El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo
  • 魔戒首部曲:魔戒现身
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten
  • Üzüklərin Hökmdarı:Üzük Qardaşlığı
  • ロード・オブ・ザ・リング
  • LOTR1- The Fellowship of the Ring
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  • El señor de los anillos 1: La comunidad del anillo
  • 指环王1:魔戒再现
  • The Lord of the Rings I: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • Le Seigneur des Anneaux: La Communauté de l'Anneau - version longue
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefaehrten
  • Մատանիների Տիրակալը 1
  • LOTR1
  • The Lord of the Rings I
  • Валадар Пярсцёнкаў: Брацтва Пярсцёнка
  • Pán prstenů: Společenstvo Prstenu
  • Властелин колец: Братство кольца
  • Il Signore degli Anelli - La compagnia dell'anello
  • Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau
  • Yüzüklerin Efendisi: Yüzük Kardeşliği
  • Ringenes herre - Ringens brorskap
  • Taru sormusten herrasta: Sormuksen ritarit
  • O Senhor dos Anéis - A Irmandade do Anel
  • Ringenes herre - Eventyret om ringen
  • Sagan om ringen - härskarringen
  • שר הטבעות: אחוות הטבעת
  • A Gyűrűk Ura: A Gyűrű szövetsége
  • Władca Pierścieni: Drużyna Pierścienia
  • Господар прстенова: Дружина прстена
  • Ο Άρχοντας των Δαχτυλιδιών: Η Συντροφιά του Δαχτυλιδιού
  • Pán prsteňov: Spoločenstvo Prsteňa
  • Gospodar prstenova: Prstenova družina
  • เดอะ ลอร์ด ออฟ เดอะ ริงส์: อภินิหารแหวนครองพิภพ
  • Властелинът на пръстените: Задругата на пръстена
  • 반지의 제왕: 반지 원정대
  • Володар перснів: Хранителі персня
  • Stăpânul inelelor: Frăția inelului
  • ارباب حلقه ها : یاران حلقه
  • O Senhor dos Anéis: A Sociedade do Anel
  • 魔戒首部曲:魔戒現身
  • El Senyor dels Anells: La Germandat de l’Anell
  • La sinjoro de la ringoj: La frateraro de la ringo
  • Žiedų valdovas. Žiedo brolija
  • Hringadróttinssaga: Föruneyti hringsins
  • Gospodar prstanov: Bratovščina prstana
  • Uzuklar hukmdori: Uzuklar ittifoqi
  • سيد الخواتم 1 رفقة الخاتم ‏
  • Chúa Tể Của Những Chiếc Nhẫn: Hiệp Hội Nhẫn Thần, ბეჭდების მბრძანებელი: ბეჭდის საძმო
  • Sõrmuste isand: Sõrmuse vennaskond
  • Господарот на прстените: Дружината на прстенот
  • Уладар пярсцёнкаў: Звяз Пярсцёнка
  • दी लार्ड ऑफ दी रिंग्स: फैलोशिप ऑफ दी रिंग

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, each answered in a sentence.

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).

When was The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring released?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released on December 19, 2001.

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.

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Who is in the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring stars Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis.

How much did The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring make at the box office?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring grossed $888.5 million worldwide ($319.4 million domestic, $568.5 million international) on a budget of $93 million.

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring has 92 on Metacritic and 84% on TMDB.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring based on a book?

Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is partly adapted from The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien.

What awards did The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring win?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring won 12 awards from 37 nominations, including Cinematography at the Oscars 2002.

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