The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Book vs. Movie
Peter Jackson’s 2001 film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s 1954 book. Frodo leaves the Shire carrying a ring that could restore Sauron’s power, drawing him into a journey far beyond the home he knows.
About the book and the movie
- Author
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Year
- 1954
- Pages
- 492Buy book
- Audiobook length
- 22 hr 38 minGet audiobook
- Narrator
- Andy Serkis
- Series
- The Lord of the Rings, book 1
Frodo inherits a ring that makes his quiet life in the Shire impossible to keep. Pursued by servants of its maker, he travels toward Rivendell, where a fellowship forms to help carry it into Mordor and destroy it.
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writer
- Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens
- Year
- 2001
- Runtime
- 2 hr 58 minWatch on Amazon
- Cast
- Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.
- Genre
- action, Adventure, Fantasy
- IMDb
- View on IMDb
When Gandalf discovers the truth about Bilbo’s ring, Frodo sets out with Sam and two friends to keep it from Sauron. Their escape becomes a mission to destroy it, with companions whose loyalty is tested as the enemy closes in.
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Other books in this series
- 1The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · Movie · 2001You are here
- 2
The Two TowersThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers · Movie · 2002Details
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writer
- Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Stephen Sinclair
- Year
- 2002
- Runtime
- 2 hr 59 min
- Cast
- Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen
As Saruman’s army marches on Rohan, Aragorn helps its people prepare for a siege at Helm’s Deep. Meanwhile, Gollum leads Frodo and Sam toward Mordor, and his growing bond with Frodo puts Sam on edge.
- 3
The Return of the KingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King · Movie · 2003Details
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writer
- Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
- Year
- 2003
- Runtime
- 3 hr 20 min
- Cast
- Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen
Gandalf prepares Minas Tirith for an attack as Aragorn seeks allies who could turn the battle. In Mordor, Sam struggles to keep Frodo moving toward Mount Doom while Gollum waits for a chance to reclaim the Ring.
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