The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is streaming in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
The verdict
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring landed among the stronger English films of its release window. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 28,389 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 the US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 59m on it?
2h 59m of English adventure with fantasy threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 28,389 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 28,389 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 |
| Watch with family? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Adventure / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Jackson
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 23, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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