The Golden Compass vs The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.1/10 for The Golden Compass). The Golden Compass is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 59m. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the older of the two (2001 against 2007). Both are adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Golden Compass
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring| The Golden Compass | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.1/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2001 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 2h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | New Zealand |
| Director | Chris Weitz | Peter Jackson |
| Main cast | Freddie Highmore, Ian McShane, Jim Carter, Eva Green, Sam Elliott | Liv Tyler, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Ian McKellen |
Synopsis
The Golden Compass
After overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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.
Where to watch
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