In the run-up to the battles of The Two Towers and The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring shows how a mission entrusted to a hobbit becomes the fate of all Middle-earth. TMC airs this first installment in Peter Jackson's trilogy on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM.
Frodo Baggins, played by Elijah Wood, inherits a ring sought by Sauron. To prevent the Dark Lord’s return, he must leave the Shire and carry the artifact to the place where it can be destroyed. Sam, Gandalf, Aragorn and the other members of the Fellowship join the quest, bringing together the diverse peoples imagined by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Released in France on December 19, 2001, the film adapts the first part of Tolkien's novel. The screenplay is by Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens. For family viewers, TMC's schedule carries a rating not recommended for children under 10.
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