The formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
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Jonathan Levine
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Seth Rogen,
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Jessica Williams
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Michael Chaves
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Raymond Cruz,
Patricia Velasquez
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Director:
Robin Bissell
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Director:
Brian Welsh
Stars:
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Brian Ferguson,
Ryan Fletcher
Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. This takes him into the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the "fellowship" apart. All of these experiences would inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-Earth novels.Written by
Fox Searchlight Pictures
The family and the Estate wish to make clear that they did not approve of, authorize or participate in the making of this film. They do not endorse it or its content in any way. See more »
Goofs
Tolkien's mother took them to Birmingham when he was 3, not the age he is in beginning, and he live in or about Birmingham all though his schooling years. See more »
I've read lots of criticism about this film.
Personally I found it enjoyable and didn't mind the heavy visual links with LOTR imagery. If you want words read a book. I understand there are some pretty decent Tolkien biographies about.
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I've read lots of criticism about this film. Personally I found it enjoyable and didn't mind the heavy visual links with LOTR imagery. If you want words read a book. I understand there are some pretty decent Tolkien biographies about.