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The Lord of the Rings

PG19782h 12mRalph Bakshi
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 48% · Metacritic 51

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"Fantasy...beyond your imagination."

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.

AdventureAnimationFantasy
MissionBased On Novel Or BookElvesDwarfTrollFantasy WorldWizardJourneyRingHero's Journey

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lord of the Rings (1978) about?

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.

Who stars in The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings stars Christopher Guard (Frodo (voice)), William Squire (Gandalf (voice)), Michael Scholes (Sam (voice)), John Hurt (Aragorn (voice)), Simon Chandler (Merry (voice)). The film was directed by Ralph Bakshi.

How long is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated PG.

Is The Lord of the Rings worth watching?

The Lord of the Rings holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 48. Fans of Adventure, Animation, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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