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J.R.R. Tolkien

199826mJulian Birkett
IMDb 8.9

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"A fascinating portrait of the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the Silmarillion."

This film tells the story of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, English writer, poet, philologist and author of many stories, including most famously The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

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What is J.R.R. Tolkien (1998) about?

This film tells the story of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, English writer, poet, philologist and author of many stories, including most famously The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Who stars in J.R.R. Tolkien?

J.R.R. Tolkien stars Juliet Aubrey (Narrator (voice)), Chris Villiers (Reader (voice)), Rob Inglis (The Hobbit), J. R. R. Tolkien (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Julian Birkett.

How long is J.R.R. Tolkien?

J.R.R. Tolkien has a runtime of 26 min and premiered in 1998.

Is J.R.R. Tolkien worth watching?

J.R.R. Tolkien holds an IMDb rating of 8.9/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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