Synopsis
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
Scores
Overall Score
98.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
99.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
99.9%
Review Aggregate
93.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 96% of 257 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, dark, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingdarkemotionalgrittypoliticalaction-packedtragicupliftingscaryfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Wood | 2002 | $4,321,000 | $7,535,000 | (est) |
| Ian McKellen | 2002 | $13,000,000 source | $22,668,705 | reported |
| Liv Tyler | 2002 | $2,003,000 | $3,492,000 | (est) |
| Viggo Mortensen | 2002 | $1,637,000 | $2,855,000 | (est) |
| Sean Astin | 2002 | $1,401,000 | $2,442,000 | (est) |
| Cate Blanchett | 2002 | $1,233,000 | $2,150,000 | (est) |
| John Rhys-Davies | 2002 | $1,107,000 | $1,930,000 | (est) |
| Bernard Hill | 2002 | $1,008,000 | $1,758,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Lee | 2002 | $928,000 | $1,619,000 | (est) |
| Billy Boyd | 2002 | $862,000 | $1,503,000 | (est) |
| Dominic Monaghan | 2002 | $807,000 | $1,406,000 | (est) |
| Orlando Bloom | 2002 | $58,000 source | $101,137 | reported |
| Hugo Weaving | 2002 | $718,000 | $1,251,000 | (est) |
| Miranda Otto | 2002 | $681,000 | $1,188,000 | (est) |
| David Wenham | 2002 | $649,000 | $1,132,000 | (est) |
| Brad Dourif | 2002 | $620,000 | $1,082,000 | (est) |
| Karl Urban | 2002 | $595,000 | $1,037,000 | (est) |
| Andy Serkis | 2002 | $571,000 | $996,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score95.0
RT critic review count258
Rotten Tomatoes audience score95.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating8.8
IMDb votes1,899,612
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $339,789,881 | $592,507,425 |
| International | 2002 | $583,225,353 | $1,016,997,183 |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $923,015,234 | $1,609,504,608 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $403,185,082 | $703,052,585 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $24,000 | $41,850 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $26,535,000 | $46,270,314 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $49,476,000 | $86,273,603 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $118,926,458 | $207,377,599 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $598,146,540 | $1,043,015,951 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $94,000,000 | $163,912,173 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source | 2002 | $35,000,000 | $61,031,128 |
| Participations | 2002 | $89,722,000 | $156,452,426 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $11,325,000 | $19,747,929 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $14,100,000 | $24,586,826 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $244,147,000 | $425,730,483 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $353,999,540 | $617,285,468 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | 2001 | Shared franchise (2) | 98.2 | $290,785,995 |
 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | 2003 | Shared franchise (2) | 98.0 | $396,544,186 |
 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | 2013 | Shared franchise (1) | 95.0 | $34,467,147 |
 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | 2012 | Shared franchise (1) | 94.3 | $28,272,033 |
 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | 2014 | Shared franchise (1) | 92.8 | $-7,941,565 |