Tolkien (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Tolkien is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Dome Karukoski, running about 112 minutes. “A Life of Love, Courage & Fellowship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.
Who’s in it. Tolkien stars Nicholas Hoult as J.R.R. Tolkien, Lily Collins as Edith Bratt, Colm Meaney as Father Francis Morgan and Derek Jacobi as Professor Joseph Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tolkien has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tolkien page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tolkien tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tolkien (2019)?
- In US, Tolkien is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tolkien worth watching?
- Tolkien holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tolkien?
- Tolkien stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi and Harry Gilby.
- When was Tolkien released?
- Tolkien was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.