Tolkien 2019
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Gummy
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SplatEngland, 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as J.R.R. Tolkien
as Edith Bratt
as Father Francis Morgan
as Professor Joseph Wright
as Young J.R.R. Tolkien
as Young Edith Bratt
as Geoffrey Bache Smith
as Young Geoffrey Bache Smith
as Robert Q. Gilson
as Young Robert Q. Gilson
Director:
Writer:
David Gleeson, Stephen Beresford
Stars:
Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi, Harry Gilby, Mimi Keene, Anthony Boyle, Adam Bregman, Patrick Gibson, Albie Marber,
Genres:
War,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tolkien
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as J.R.R. Tolkien
as Edith Bratt
as Father Francis Morgan
as Professor Joseph Wright
as Young J.R.R. Tolkien
as Young Edith Bratt
as Geoffrey Bache Smith
as Young Geoffrey Bache Smith
as Robert Q. Gilson
as Young Robert Q. Gilson
as Christopher Wiseman
as Young Christopher Wiseman
as Private Sam Hodges
as Mrs. Faulkner
as Hilary Tolkien
as Young Hilary Tolkien
as Mabel Tolkien
as Mrs. Smith
as Headmaster Gilson
as First Soldier
as Second Soldier
as Bronwen
as English Master
as Mackintosh
as Goodson-Thomas
as Rugby Coach
as Waitress
as Maître d'
as Box Office Man
as Schoolmaster
as Rose
as Beryl
as Mary
as Porter
as Professor #1
as Professor #2
as Drunken Student
as Photographer
as Lieutenant
as Student
as Priscilla Tolkien (Child)
as Priscilla Tolkien (Child)
as Michael Tolkien (Child)
as John Tolkien Jnr. (Child)
as Christopher Tolkien (Child)
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