Tolkien (2019)
Movie 1h 52m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Tolkien is a drama, romance and war movie from 2019. It is directed by Dome Karukoski. The cast includes Harry Gilby, Colm Meaney and Anthony Boyle. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.
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Cast & crew
- Dome KarukoskiDirector
- Harry Gilbyas Young J.R.R. Tolkien
- Colm Meaneyas Father Francis Morgan
- Anthony Boyleas Geoffrey Bache Smith
- Patrick Gibsonas Robert Q. Gilson
- Mimi Keeneas Young Edith Bratt
- Lily Collinsas Edith Bratt
- Derek Jacobias Professor Joseph Wright
- Nicholas Houltas J.R.R. Tolkien
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Questions about Tolkien
- What genre is Tolkien?
- Tolkien is categorised as Drama, Romance, War.
- Who stars in Tolkien?
- Harry Gilby, Colm Meaney, Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Mimi Keene appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Tolkien?
- Dome Karukoski directed Tolkien.
- How long is Tolkien?
- Tolkien runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- Is Tolkien worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Tolkien?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
