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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Review (2001) — 88% 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 88% 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?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

91% Critic Score
93% Audience
85 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.9 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 59m
Cast
Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Viggo Mortensen , Sean Astin , Ian Holm , Liv Tyler , Christopher Lee , Sean Bean , Billy Boyd , Dominic Monaghan

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (91% positive).
  • 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 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    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.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    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.

    Dr. Amara Okonkwo World Cinema Editor

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