The Keepers (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 1991, The Keepers is a kids and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Soviet live-action film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, aired once in 1991 by Leningrad Television and then thought lost. It was rediscovered in 2021. It includes scenes of Tom Bombadil and the Barrow-wight omitted from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Who’s in it. The Keepers stars Georgiy Shtil as Bilbo Torbins, Viktor Kostetsky as Gendalf, Valeriy Dyachenko as Frodo Torbins and Vladimir Matveev as Sem Skrombi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Keepers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Keepers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Keepers tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Keepers (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Keepers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Keepers worth watching?
- The Keepers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy kids and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Keepers?
- The Keepers stars Georgiy Shtil, Viktor Kostetsky, Valeriy Dyachenko, Vladimir Matveev and Vadim Nikitin.
- When was The Keepers released?
- The Keepers was released in 1991.