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The Lord of the Rings

“Fantasy...beyond your imagination.”

6.619782h 12mAdventureAnimationFantasy
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The Lord of the Rings at a glance

The Lord of the Rings is a 1978 adventure and animation film, running 2h 12m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix.

PG age rating2h 12mAdventureAnimation

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1978-11-15
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
Director
Ralph Bakshi
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 · 1,106 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Christopher GuardFrodo (voice)
William SquireGandalf (voice)
Michael ScholesSam (voice)
John HurtAragorn (voice)
Simon ChandlerMerry (voice)
Dominic GuardPippin (voice)
Michael Graham CoxBoromir (voice)
Anthony DanielsLegolas (voice)
David BuckGimli (voice)
Norman BirdBilbo (voice)
Peter WoodthorpeGollum (voice)
Fraser KerrSaruman (voice)
Philip StoneTheoden (voice)
André MorellElrond (voice)

Questions about The Lord of the Rings

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Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Lord of the Rings is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Lord of the Rings suitable for children?

The Lord of the Rings is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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…

How long is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings runs for 2h 12m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Lord of the Rings trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Lord of the Rings (animated 1978) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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