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.
Directed by Peter Jackson
💰 Earned $871.4M on a $93M budget — a 9.4× return.
🎬 A New Zealand production.
🏆 Won 4 Oscars. 126 wins & 127 nominations total.
🤝 One of 6 films pairing Peter Jackson with Ian McKellen.
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