The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson based on the first volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings . Set in Middle-earth, the story tells of the Dark Lord Sauron, who is seeking the One Ring. The Ring has found its way to the young hobbit Frodo Baggins . The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as Frodo and eight companions who form the Fellowship of the Ring begin their journey to Mount Doom in the land of Mordor, the only place where the Ring can be destroyed. Released on 10 December 2001, the film was highly...
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quick facts
Release date:December 10, 2001
Directed by:Peter Jackson
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:178 Minutes
Producer:Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Barrie M. Osborne, Tim Sanders
Editor:John Gilbert
Music by:Howard Shore
Cinematography:Andrew Lesnie
Screenplay by:Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Estimated budget:$93,000,000
Adapted from:The Lord of the Rings
Genre:Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Award-Winning Cast

Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Character:Albert Dreary
Born:October 31, 1961
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom
Character:Legolas
Born:January 13, 1977
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Character:Gandalf
Born:May 25, 1939

Cast

Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Saruman
Born:May 27, 1922
Age:89
John Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Gimli
Born:May 5, 1944
Age:67
Ian Holm
Ian Holm
Bilbo Baggins
Born:September 12, 1931
Age:80
Sean Bean
Sean Bean
Boromir
Born:April 17, 1959
Age:52
Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Frodo Baggins
Born:January 28, 1981
Age:31
Sean Astin
Sean Astin
Samwise Gamgee
Born:February 25, 1971
Age:41

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2002 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
2001 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Andrew Lesnie
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Peter Jackson
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Peter Jackson
2002 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Ian McKellen
2002 Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature, New Line Cinema
2002 Satellite Award for Best Sound, Gethin Creagh
2001 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Composer, Howard Shore
2003 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Male, Orlando Bloom
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
2001 BAFTA Orange Film of the Year
2001 Academy Award for Original Music Score, Howard Shore
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Jim Rygiel
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Peter Owen
2001 Academy Award for Makeup
2002 Nebula Award for Best Script, Philippa Boyens
2001 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume Design, Richard Taylor
2001 Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume Design, Richard Taylor
2001 AFI Production Designer of the Year, Grant Major
2001 Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Production Design, Grant Major
2001 National Board of Review Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction, Grant Major
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YearAward Nomination
2001 Academy Award for Best Director, Peter Jackson
2001 Academy Award for Best Picture, Barrie M. Osborne
2001 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Ian McKellen
2001 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Philippa Boyens
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Ian McKellen
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Peter Jackson
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Peter Jackson
2002 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Peter Jackson
2002 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Peter Jackson
2001 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2001 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Director, Peter Jackson
2001 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Peter Jackson
2002 Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects, Jim Rygiel
2002 Satellite Award for Best Editing, John Gilbert
2002 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Drama, Ian McKellen
2001 American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Andrew Lesnie
2003 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
2002 Satellite Award for Best Sound, Gethin Creagh
2002 Satellite Award for Best Costume Design, Ngila Dickson
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design, Ngila Dickson
2001 BAFTA Orange Film of the Year
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Andrew Lesnie
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Editing, John Gilbert
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, Howard Shore
2001 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Composer, Howard Shore
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Action Sequence
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Male, Orlando Bloom
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance, Elijah Wood
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, Christopher Lee
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Villain, Christopher Lee
2002 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Ian McKellen
2002 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Sean Astin
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction, Grant Major
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Michael Hopkins
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Peter Owen
2001 ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Period or Fantasy Film, Grant Major
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Mark Stetson
2002 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, Howard Shore
2002 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Fran Walsh
2002 Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature, New Line Cinema
2001 Academy Award for Costume Design, Richard Taylor
2001 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Peter Jackson
2001 Saturn Award for Best Costume, Richard Taylor
2001 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume Design, Richard Taylor
2001 Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume Design, Richard Taylor
2001 AFI Production Designer of the Year, Grant Major
2001 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Grant Major
2001 National Board of Review Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction, Grant Major
2001 Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Production Design, Grant Major
2002 Satellite Award for Best Art Direction and Production Design, Grant Major
2001 National Board of Review Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction, Rob Otterside
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Director

Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Born: October 31, 1961
Age: 50

Sir Peter Robert Jackson, KNZM is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his The Lord of the Rings film trilogy , adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He won international attention early in his career with his "splatstick" horror comedies beginning with...
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Music Contributors

Howard Shore
Howard Shore

Howard Leslie Shore is a Canadian composer, notable for his film scores. He has composed the scores for over 80 films, most notably the scores for...
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Prequels and Sequels

The Hobbit: Part 2
The Hobbit: Part 2
2013
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    How much was the estimated budget for the production of the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
  • A:
    $93 million was the cost to make this film.
  • Q:
    Who distributed the motion picture, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
  • A:
    New Line Cinema was the film's distributor.
  • Q:
    What was the tagline from the movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
  • A:
    The film's slogan was, "One Ring To Rule Them All."
  • Q:
    What is the film, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" rated?
  • A:
    The film is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    Who produced the movie, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
  • A:
    Peter Jackson and Michael Lynne were the show's producers.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the motion picture "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
  • A:
    The total time for the film is 178 minutes.
  • Q:
    Which awards did the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" win?
  • A:
    The movie won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
  • Q:
    Who directed the motion picture "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
  • A:
    Peter Jackson directed the motion picture.
  • Q:
    When did the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" debut?
  • A:
    The movie was released in December, 2001.
  • Q:
    Which actors were the stars of the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
  • A:
    Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, Sean Astin and Sean Bean played leading roles in the film.

Awards & Accolades

  • Academy Award - Best Visual Effects
    2002
  • Best Dramatic Presentation
    2002
  • Best Makeup
    2002
  • Original Music Score
    2002
  • Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film
    2001
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