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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2002)

English · Adventure / Fantasy · 179 min
★ 8.4 Solid 28,370 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 15 Mar 2002 2002
Page updated 2026-09-20

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is streaming in India on Netflix, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.

The verdict

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring lands among the stronger English films on offer right now. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 28,370 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 179 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In India you can stream it on Netflix, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.

Should you spend 2h 59m on it?

2h 59m of English adventure with fantasy threaded through. That score holds across 28,370 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.

Why
It rates 8.4/10 across 28,370 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
Skip if
you don't have a clear three hours
Best for
A free weekend evening

Story

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

Good to know

Runtime2h 59m — long
GenreAdventure / Fantasy
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Peter Jackson

Cast

Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Frodo
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Gandalf
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Aragorn
Sean Astin
Sean Astin
Sam
Ian Holm
Ian Holm
Bilbo
Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler
Arwen

Where to watch in India

NetflixJioHotstarVI movies and tv

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
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Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.

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Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.4/10 on audience ratings. 2h 59m of English adventure with fantasy threaded through. That score holds across 28,370 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
You can stream The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in India on Netflix, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.
When is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is already streaming in India on Netflix, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.
What language is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an English film (Adventure / Fantasy).
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