The Lord of the Rings

Fantasy...beyond your imagination.

19782h 12m6.6(1,093 votes)

AdventureAnimationFantasy

Synopsis

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 que…

The Lord of the Rings (1978) is a adventure, animation, and fantasy film directed by Ralph Bakshi. It stars Christopher Guard, William Squire, and Michael Scholes. The film runs for 2 hours 12 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,093 votes.

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Director

Ralph Bakshi

Cast

Christopher Guard

Frodo (voice)

William Squire

Gandalf (voice)

Michael Scholes

Sam (voice)

John Hurt

Aragorn (voice)

Simon Chandler

Merry (voice)

Dominic Guard

Pippin (voice)

Michael Graham Cox

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Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings?

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Who stars in The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings stars Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, and John Hurt, and was directed by Ralph Bakshi.

How long is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes.

When did The Lord of the Rings come out?

The Lord of the Rings was released in 1978.

What genre is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings is a adventure, animation, and fantasy film.

Is The Lord of the Rings worth watching?

The Lord of the Rings holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.