Directed by:
Peter Jackson
Written by:
Peter Jackson
Fran Walsh
Philippa Boyens
Based on the novel by:
J.R.R. Tolkien
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy
Runtime:
178 mins
Plot:
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
Release Date:
December 19, 2001
Followed by:
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Reception:
Cast:
Elijah Wood
Ian McKellen
Sean Astin
Viggo Mortensen
Billy Boyd
Dominic Monaghan
John Rhys-Davies
Orlando Bloom
Sean Bean
Ian Holm
Liv Tyler
Cate Blanchett
Christopher Lee
Hugo Weaving
Sala Baker
Andy Serkis
WINNER
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Barrie M. Osborne
Peter Jackson
Fran Walsh
Best Cinematography
Andrew Lesnie
Best Original Score
Howard Shore
Best Hair & Makeup
Peter Owen
Richard Taylor
Best Sound
Christopher Boyes
Michael Semanick
Gethin Creagh
Hammond Peek
David Farmer
Ethan Van der Ryn
Mike Hopkins
Best Visual Effects
Jim Rygiel
Randall William Cook
Richard Taylor
Mark Stetson
Wins
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | Howard Shore
- Best Achievement in Makeup | Peter Owen, Richard Taylor
- Best Achievement in Visual Effects | Jim Rygiel, Randall William Cook, Richard Taylor, Mark Stetson
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
- Best Achievement in Directing | Peter Jackson
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Ian McKellen
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | John Gilbert
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Ngila Dickson, Richard Taylor
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Grant Major, Dan Hennah
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Enya, Nicky Ryan, Roma Ryan, “May It Be“
- Best Achievement in Sound | Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Gethin Creagh, Hammond Peek
Wins
- Best Film | Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
- Best Direction | Peter Jackson
- Best Make Up & Hair | Peter Owen, Peter Swords King, Richard Taylor
- Best Special Visual Effects | Jim Rygiel, Randall William Cook, Richard Taylor, Mark Stetson. Alex Funke
Nominations
- Best Leading Actor | Ian McKellen
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
- Best Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie
- Best Editing | John Gilbert
- Best Costume Design | Ngila Dickson
- Best Production Design | Grant Major
- Best Original Music | Howard Shore
- Best Sound | Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Gethin Creagh, Hammond Peek, David Farmer, Ethan Van der Ryn, Mike Hopkins
- Children’s Award for Beat Feature Film | Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Tim Sanders
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Peter Jackson
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Howard Shore
- Best Original Song – Motion Picture | Enya, “May It Be“
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Ian McKellen
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic | John Gilbert
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie
Nominations
- Excellence in Period or Fantasy Film | Grant Major
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Peter Jackson
Wins
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Howard Shore
Nominations
- Best Song Written for Visual Media | Enya, Nicky Ryan, Roma Ryan, “May It Be“
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens