Tolkien
"A life of love, courage & fellowship."
Originally released in 2019. Tolkien is a war/drama film. directed by Dome Karukoski.
Starring Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, and Colm Meaney
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,506 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.7M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nicholas Hoult
as J.R.R. Tolkien
Lily Collins
as Edith Bratt
Colm Meaney
as Father Francis Morgan
Derek Jacobi
as Professor Joseph Wright
Harry Gilby
as Young J.R.R. Tolkien
Mimi Keene
as Young Edith Bratt
Anthony Boyle
as Geoffrey Bache Smith
Adam Bregman
as Young Geoffrey Bache Smith
Patrick Gibson
as Robert Q. Gilson
Albie Marber
as Young Robert Q. Gilson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,654,322
Production Companies
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- TSG Entertainment
- Chernin Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolkien about?
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 fo...
Who directed Tolkien?
Tolkien was directed by Dome Karukoski.
How long is Tolkien?
Tolkien has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Tolkien released?
Tolkien was released on May 3, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tolkien?
The main cast of Tolkien includes Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi, Harry Gilby.
Is Tolkien worth watching?
Tolkien has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,506 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.