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Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings is a 2024 historical documentary directed by Matthias Schmidt and Jean-Christoph Caron, starring J. R. R. Tolkien, Adolf Hitler and Leonard Nimoy. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

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Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings About?

The premise of Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings without spoilers.

An analysis of the sources of inspiration that fed the imagination of the British writer, poet and philologist J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973), great master of epic fantasy.

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • reference to led zeppelin
  • reference to the beatles
  • reference to j.r.r. tolkien
  • reference to tolkien
  • reference to j. r. r. tolkien
  • reference to john ronald reuel tolkien
  • reference to beowulf
  • reference to shakespeare's macbeth
  • reference to lord of the rings books
  • reference to kalevala
  • reference to dr. jekyll and mr. hyde the novel
  • reference to the hobbit
+6 more
  • reference to king arthur
  • song of roland poem
  • reference to george orwell
  • reference to the song of the nibelungs
  • reference to peter jackson's lord of the rings film trilogy
  • reference to the edda
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Cast & crew

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings Cast

J. R. R. Tolkien leads the cast, with Adolf Hitler and Leonard Nimoy. Directed by Matthias Schmidt and Jean-Christoph Caron; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings

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From the directors

More from Matthias Schmidt and Jean-Christoph Caron

One more film directed by Matthias Schmidt and Jean-Christoph Caron: Angela Merkel: Die Unerwartete.

Ratings

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings 7.4/10.

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FAQ

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings?

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings released?

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings was released on September 13, 2024.

Who directed Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings?

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings was directed by Matthias Schmidt and Jean-Christoph Caron.

More films by Matthias Schmidt

Who is in the cast of Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings?

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings stars J. R. R. Tolkien, Adolf Hitler and Leonard Nimoy, among 17 credited actors.

How is Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings rated?

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings has 7.4/10 on IMDb and 70% on TMDB.

Does Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings have a post-credit scene?

No. Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings in?

The original language of Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings is German.

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