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Tolkien (2019)
Director: Dome Karukoski
Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi
6.8
51%Runtime112 min
Rating12A
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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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For fans of literary biopics and period dramas, Tolkien directed by Dome Karukoski in 2019 offers a compelling look at the early life and creative inspirations of J.R.R. Tolkien, with standout performances by Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins that bring the renowned author's formative years to life.
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Tolkien is a 2019 biographical drama film directed by Dome Karukoski and written by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford. It is about the early life of English professor and philologist J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit (1937), The Lord of the Rings (1954–55), and The Silmarillion (1977) as well as notable academic works. The film stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, and Derek Jacobi.
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