The Lord of the Rings
1980, English. Directed by Ralph Bakshi.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Ralph BakshiDirector
- Christopher GuardFrodo (voice)
- William SquireGandalf (voice)
- Michael ScholesSam (voice)
- John HurtAragorn (voice)
- Simon ChandlerMerry (voice)
- Dominic GuardPippin (voice)
- Michael Graham CoxBoromir (voice)
- Anthony DanielsLegolas (voice)
- David BuckGimli (voice)
- Norman BirdBilbo (voice)
- Peter WoodthorpeGollum (voice)
- Fraser KerrSaruman (voice)
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter S. Beagle, Chris Conkling
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $30M
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What The Lord of the Rings is based on
The Lord of the Rings is based on The Lord of the Rings, a 1954 novel series by J. R. R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin Limited.
Novel series · 1954
The Lord of the Rings
By J. R. R. Tolkien
Published by George Allen & Unwin Limited
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The Lord of the Rings: quick answers
Is The Lord of the Rings worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Lord of the Rings have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lord of the Rings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lord of the Rings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lord of the Rings is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Lord of the Rings on?
The Lord of the Rings is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lord of the Rings?
If you liked The Lord of the Rings, try Strings, Wildwood, Fire and Ice.
Who directed The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings (1980) was directed by Ralph Bakshi and stars Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes.
What is The Lord of the Rings based on?
The Lord of the Rings is based on The Lord of the Rings, a 1954 novel series by J. R. R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin Limited.