Tolkien
“A life of love, courage & fellowship.”
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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
Nicholas Hoult
as J.R.R. Tolkien
Lily Collins
as Edith Bratt
Colm Meaney
as Father Francis Morgan
Derek Jacobi
as Professor Joseph Wright
Harry Gilby
as Young J.R.R. Tolkien
Mimi Keene
as Young Edith Bratt
Anthony Boyle
as Geoffrey Bache Smith
Adam Bregman
as Young Geoffrey Bache Smith
Patrick Gibson
as Robert Q. Gilson
Albie Marber
as Young Robert Q. Gilson
Tom Glynn-Carney
as Christopher Wiseman
Ty Tennant
as Young Christopher Wiseman
Craig Roberts
as Private Sam Hodges
Pam Ferris
as Mrs. Faulkner
James MacCallum
as Hilary Tolkien
Guillermo Bedward
as Young Hilary Tolkien
Laura Donnelly
as Mabel Tolkien
Genevieve O'Reilly
as Mrs. Smith
Owen Teale
as Headmaster Gilson
Al Bollands
as First Soldier
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Stream Tolkien online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular war, drama, and romance movie originally produced in English and released in 2019, it's earned a solid 6.9/10 from 1,540 viewers worldwide.
About Tolkien
“A life of love, courage & fellowship.”
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. Running 112 minutes.
Tolkien Cast and Characters
The cast features Nicholas Hoult (as J.R.R. Tolkien), Lily Collins (as Edith Bratt), Colm Meaney (as Father Francis Morgan), Derek Jacobi (as Professor Joseph Wright), and Harry Gilby (as Young J.R.R. Tolkien). Their performances are a major reason Tolkien has built such a passionate audience.
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Tolkien flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Tolkien?
Tolkien runs for 112 minutes (about 1.9 hours).
Is Tolkien good? What's the rating?
Tolkien holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 1,540 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Tolkien?
The main cast includes Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, and Derek Jacobi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Tolkien available in English?
Yes — Tolkien was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Tolkien released?
Tolkien was released in 2019.
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What is Tolkien about?
Tolkien is a War/Drama English-language film. 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.
When was Tolkien released?
Tolkien was released on May 3, 2019. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. The film was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
Who stars in Tolkien?
Tolkien stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney and Derek Jacobi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Tolkien available in HD?
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