Tolkien (2019): movie guide

What is Tolkien about?

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.

Cast highlights

Tolkien features Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi, Harry Gilby, Mimi Keene. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2019-05-03. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (1,598 votes). Genres: War, Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Tolkien?

Tolkien is listed as War, Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Tolkien?

Tolkien runs about 112 minutes.

Who stars in Tolkien?

Cast highlights include Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi, Harry Gilby, Mimi Keene.

Does Cinema Box stream Tolkien?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

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