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Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring? 179 min. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) has a TMDB audience score of 8.4/10 from 28,684 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a adventure and fantasy film rated PG-13, 179 min. In the US it is on TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
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.
Tagline: One ring to rule them all.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.4/10 (28,684 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Length | 179 min |
| Release | 2001-12-18 |
| Themes TMDB tags | based on novel or book, elves, dwarf, magic, christianity, obsession |
| People | Directed by Peter Jackson. Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 28,684 voters landed at 8.4/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (TNT, TBS)
Skip it if
- You want something quick: it runs 179 min
If you like it, try
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), TMDB 8.4/10
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), TMDB 8.5/10
- The Lord of the Rings (1978), TMDB 6.6/10
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), TMDB 7.1/10
Questions
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.4/10 across 28,684 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
179 min.
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring rated?
It carries a PG-13 rating in the US.
Who is in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Ian Holm.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.