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
| Runtime | 2h 59m — long |
| Genre | Adventure / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Jackson
Cast

Elijah Wood
Frodo

Ian McKellen
Gandalf

Viggo Mortensen
Aragorn

Sean Astin
Sam

Ian Holm
Bilbo

Liv Tyler
Arwen
Where to watch in India
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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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