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The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Film vs Book
Film · 2001 · Directed by Peter Jackson · Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen
About the film
The start of the epic quest to destroy a ring of power.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film trims some chapters and characters but keeps the story's spirit.
Read or watch first?
The book offers the songs, the long walks and a deeper sense of the world.
What the book gives you
The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien
The first step of an unforgettable journey, with a richly imagined world and friendships that feel like your own. It is a classic fantasy adventure that invites you to keep going.
Who will like it: Fantasy lovers who want a richly imagined world, loyal friendships and an epic quest.