Tolkien
2019, English. Directed by Dome Karukoski.
A life of love, courage & fellowship.
England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,598 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Dome KarukoskiDirector
- Nicholas HoultJ.R.R. Tolkien
- Lily CollinsEdith Bratt
- Colm MeaneyFather Francis Morgan
- Derek JacobiProfessor Joseph Wright
- Harry GilbyYoung J.R.R. Tolkien
- Mimi KeeneYoung Edith Bratt
- Anthony BoyleGeoffrey Bache Smith
- Adam BregmanYoung Geoffrey Bache Smith
- Patrick GibsonRobert Q. Gilson
- Albie MarberYoung Robert Q. Gilson
- Tom Glynn-CarneyChristopher Wiseman
- Ty TennantYoung Christopher Wiseman
Details
- Released
- 3 May 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Gleeson, Stephen Beresford
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $8.7M
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What Tolkien is based on
Tolkien is based on a true story.
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Tolkien: quick answers
Is Tolkien worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,598 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tolkien?
Tolkien runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Tolkien have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tolkien. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tolkien parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tolkien is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tolkien on?
Tolkien is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tolkien?
If you liked Tolkien, try Private Peaceful, Legends of the Fall, Ride with the Devil.
Who directed Tolkien?
Tolkien (2019) was directed by Dome Karukoski and stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney.
What is Tolkien based on?
Tolkien is based on a true story.