The Lord of the Rings (1978) movie poster

The Lord of the Rings (1978)

"Fantasy...beyond your imagination"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 50% (RT: 48%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureAnimationFantasy

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Director
Ralph Bakshi
Runtime
2h 12m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (1,026 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
48%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Christopher Guard as Frodo (voice)
William Squire as Gandalf (voice)
Michael Scholes as Sam (voice)
John Hurt as Aragorn (voice)
Simon Chandler as Merry (voice)
Dominic Guard as Pippin (voice)
Michael Graham Cox as Boromir (voice)
Anthony Daniels as Legolas (voice)
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,026 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated adventure films of 1978 among dedicated fans.
  • Christopher Guard spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Lord of the Rings is a 1978 adventure, animation, fantasy film directed by Ralph Bakshi. Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices.

But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil. The film has been rated by 1,026 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, The Lord of the Rings delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Lord of the Rings (1978) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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