Tolkien_
"A life of love, courage & fellowship."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Tolkien earned $8.7M against a $20.0M budget.
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Year context
Tolkien was released 7 years ago in 2019.
CAST (20)
Nicholas Hoult
J.R.R. Tolkien
Lily Collins
Edith Bratt
Colm Meaney
Father Francis Morgan
Derek Jacobi
Professor Joseph Wright
Harry Gilby
Young J.R.R. Tolkien
Mimi Keene
Young Edith Bratt
Anthony Boyle
Geoffrey Bache Smith
Adam Bregman
Young Geoffrey Bache Smith
Patrick Gibson
Robert Q. Gilson
Albie Marber
Young Robert Q. Gilson
Tom Glynn-Carney
Christopher Wiseman
Ty Tennant
Young Christopher Wiseman
Craig Roberts
Private Sam Hodges
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Faulkner
JM
James MacCallum
Hilary Tolkien
Guillermo Bedward
Young Hilary Tolkien
Laura Donnelly
Mabel Tolkien
Genevieve O'Reilly
Mrs. Smith
Owen Teale
Headmaster Gilson
Al Bollands
First Soldier
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$20.0M
Budget
$8.7M
Revenue
-57%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (1,513 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office
$8,654,322
Profit
$-11,345,678
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tolkien about?
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.
How long is Tolkien?
Tolkien has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who directed Tolkien?
Tolkien was directed by Dome Karukoski.
Who stars in Tolkien?
The cast of Tolkien includes Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi, Harry Gilby.
How much did Tolkien make at the box office?
Tolkien earned $8,654,322 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $20,000,000.
What is the rating of Tolkien?
Tolkien has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 1,513 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
War
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (13)
world war i
male friendship
biography
based on true story
coming of age
mentor protégé relationship
boys' school
troubled relationship
oxford university
birmingham
boys club
edwardian england
1900s