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Tolkien

2019-05-03 · 112 min · ★ 6.9

War · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Dome Karukoski
Production companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,654,322

Top Cast

Nicholas HoultNicholas HoultJ.R.R. Tolkien
Lily CollinsLily CollinsEdith Bratt
Colm MeaneyColm MeaneyFather Francis Morgan
Derek JacobiDerek JacobiProfessor Joseph Wright
Harry GilbyHarry GilbyYoung J.R.R. Tolkien
Mimi KeeneMimi KeeneYoung Edith Bratt
Anthony BoyleAnthony BoyleGeoffrey Bache Smith
Adam BregmanAdam BregmanYoung Geoffrey Bache Smith
Patrick GibsonPatrick GibsonRobert Q. Gilson
Albie MarberYoung Robert Q. Gilson
Tom Glynn-CarneyTom Glynn-CarneyChristopher Wiseman
Ty TennantTy TennantYoung Christopher Wiseman
Craig RobertsCraig RobertsPrivate Sam Hodges
Pam FerrisPam FerrisMrs. Faulkner
James MacCallumHilary Tolkien
Guillermo BedwardGuillermo BedwardYoung Hilary Tolkien
Laura DonnellyLaura DonnellyMabel Tolkien
Genevieve O'ReillyGenevieve O'ReillyMrs. Smith
Owen TealeOwen TealeHeadmaster Gilson
Al BollandsAl BollandsFirst Soldier

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