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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Review (2001) — 87% Celluloid Score

Directed by Peter Jackson · 2001 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring worth watching?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

87%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

91% Editorial Rating
93% Audience snapshot · excluded
85 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.9 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 59m
Cast
Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Viggo Mortensen , Sean Astin , Ian Holm , Liv Tyler , Christopher Lee , Sean Bean , Billy Boyd , Dominic Monaghan
Streaming
HBO Max, YouTube TV
Language
English

Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia Netflix, HBO Max
Japan Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, HBO Max
Nigeria Prime Video
Pakistan Netflix, HBO Max
Philippines Netflix, HBO Max
South Africa Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix, HBO Max
Turkey Netflix, Disney+, TV+, HBO Max
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom HBO Max, Sky Cinema
United States HBO Max, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (85/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.9/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, fantasy, action pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring worth watching?

    Yes — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring earns a 87% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #8 (8.9/10) — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

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

    Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) remains a defining Adventure landmark from New Zealand, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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