Tolkien (2019)
Tolkien is a 2019 war movie directed by Dome Karukoski, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins and Colm Meaney.
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.
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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 for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.
When was Tolkien released?
Tolkien was released on 3 May 2019.
How long is Tolkien?
Tolkien runs 1h 52m.
Who made Tolkien?
Tolkien was directed by Dome Karukoski.
Where can I watch Tolkien?
Tolkien is available on YouTube TV, fuboTV, FXNow, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Tolkien
Stream: YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free: FXNow
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Christopher Wiseman
- Ty Tennant as Young Christopher Wiseman