The Lord of the Rings
“Fantasy...beyond your imagination.”
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.
Where to watch The Lord of the Rings in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Lord of the Rings there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Lord of the Rings streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is a 1978 English-language adventure, animation and fantasy film directed by Ralph Bakshi. The cast is led by Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Lord of the Rings was produced by Fantasy Films, Bakshi Productions, and Saul Zaentz Film Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 15, 1978, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi
- Writers
- Chris Conkling, Peter S. Beagle
- Release date
- November 15, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Fantasy Films, Bakshi Productions, Saul Zaentz Film Productions
The Lord of the Rings cast & crew
The Lord of the Rings was directed by Ralph Bakshi and written by Chris Conkling and Peter S. Beagle.
The cast features Christopher Guard as Frodo (voice), William Squire as Gandalf (voice), Michael Scholes as Sam (voice), John Hurt as Aragorn (voice), Simon Chandler as Merry (voice), and Dominic Guard as Pippin (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Rosenman, cinematography is by Timothy Galfas, and it was produced by Nancy Eichler and Saul Zaentz.
Is The Lord of the Rings worth watching?
The Lord of the Rings holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,053 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, animation, and fantasy, The Lord of the Rings is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Lord of the Rings
Christopher Guard
Frodo (voice)
William Squire
Gandalf (voice)
Michael Scholes
Sam (voice)
John Hurt
Aragorn (voice)
Simon Chandler
Merry (voice)
Dominic Guard
Pippin (voice)
Michael Graham Cox
Boromir (voice)
Anthony Daniels
Legolas (voice)
David Buck
Gimli (voice)
Norman Bird
Bilbo (voice)
Peter Woodthorpe
Gollum (voice)
Fraser Kerr
Saruman (voice)
The Lord of the Rings — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings in United States?
The Lord of the Rings is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Lord of the Rings in?
The Lord of the Rings is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is The Lord of the Rings rated?
The Lord of the Rings is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,053 ratings.
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