The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. It is the first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story is set in Middle-earth, and it revolves around modest Shire Hobbit and his eight friends go on a quest to destroy the mighty One Ring and preserve Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

Reviewers praised the film, hailing it as a historic moment in filmmaking and a breakthrough in the fantasy genre. Visual effects, acting, Jackson's directing, storyline, and adherence to the original material all got positive feedback. It was the second highest-grossing film of 2001, and the fifth highest-grossing film of all time at the time of its release, grossing $880 million worldwide. The Fellowship of the Ring, like its sequels, is widely recognized as one of the most influential and important films of all time. The film won multiple honors and was nominated for thirteen Academy Awards at the 74th Academy Awards.

Detailed Information:

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen

Release dates: 10 December 2001 (Odeon Leicester Square)/19 December 2001 (United States)/20 December 2001 (New Zealand)
Running time: 178 minutes