A cozy yet grand adventure that balances whimsical humor with sweeping battles and heartfelt camaraderie.
About 2012 film directed by Peter Jackson
Genres fantasy, action, adventure
Directed by Peter Jackson
Written by J. R. R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Fran Walsh
Starring Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Evangeline Lilly
Music Howard Shore
Runtime 182 min
Country United States, New Zealand
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