The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“One ring to rule them all.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 16, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$93M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$871.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.37x
+$778.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Budget
- $93M
- Worldwide Gross
- $871.4M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company
Top Cast
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Elijah Wood
Frodo
Ian McKellen
Gandalf
Viggo Mortensen
Aragorn
Sean Astin
Sam
Ian Holm
Bilbo
Liv Tyler
Arwen
Christopher Lee
Saruman
Sean Bean
Boromir
Billy Boyd
Pippin
Dominic Monaghan
Merry
John Rhys-Davies
Gimli
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
Cate Blanchett
Galadriel
Hugo Weaving
Elrond
Andy Serkis
Gollum
Marton Csokas
Celeborn
Craig Parker
Haldir
Lawrence Makoare
Lurtz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, J. R. R. Tolkien
Howard Shore
Andrew Lesnie
John Gilbert
Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Mark Ordesky
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Jackson
Director
Peter Jackson
Producer
Barrie M. Osborne
Producer
Peter Jackson
Screenplay
Fran Walsh
Screenplay
Philippa Boyens
Screenplay
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Grant Major
Production Design
John Gilbert
Editor
Ngila Dickson
Costume Design
Richard Taylor
Costume Design
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
George Marshall Ruge
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel W. Barringer
Stunt Coordinator
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-02
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
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.
Who stars in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
The principal cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring includes Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Ian Holm.
When was The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring released and how long is it?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring had a reported production budget of $93M and grossed $871.4M at the worldwide box office (9.37 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was composed by Howard Shore.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring based on a book or true story?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. R. R. Tolkien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring holds official age classifications: AU: M; CA: 14A; DE: 12; FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).