Film · Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasWed, Dec 19, 2001
- PhysicalTue, Aug 6, 2002VHS and DVD
GB
- In CinemasMon, Dec 10, 2001Odeon Leicester Square
CA
- In CinemasWed, Dec 19, 2001
AU
- In CinemasWed, Dec 26, 2001
- PhysicalThu, Jul 1, 2004DVD
FR
- In CinemasWed, Dec 19, 2001
- Streaming / DigitalFri, Dec 20, 2013VOD
- PhysicalWed, Aug 7, 2002DVD
- TVThu, Oct 23, 2025TMC
DE
- In CinemasTue, Dec 18, 2001
- Streaming / DigitalTue, Jan 13, 2026HBO Max
- PhysicalTue, Aug 6, 2002
JP
- In CinemasSat, Mar 2, 2002
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Elijah Wood
as Frodo
Ian McKellen
as Gandalf
Viggo Mortensen
as Aragorn
Sean Astin
as Sam
Ian Holm
as Bilbo
Liv Tyler
as Arwen
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