# The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 91% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8.9/10 |
| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Runtime | 179 min |

## Quick answer

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. 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  Metascore 85/100. Directed by Peter Jackson.

## Critics consensus

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.

## 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.

## Cast

Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Ian Holm, Liv Tyler, Christopher Lee, Sean Bean, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring worth watching?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring holds a 88% Celluloid Score. 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.

**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 (2001) was directed by Peter Jackson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?**
88% — the average of five public sources: critics 91%, audience 93%, Metascore 85/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8.9/10.

**Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring page for current options.

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