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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

"Journey to Middle-earth."

2022 2h 3m EN
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7.4
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★7.4TMDB · 57
FantasyAdventureDrama
Synopsis
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An edited version of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, shown exclusively to fans in cinemas around the world in August 2022. In a time of relative peace, an ensemble cast of characters confronts the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

“Journey to Middle-earth.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
J. A. Bayona
Writers
Gennifer Hutchison, Patrick McKay, John D. Payne
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $63M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by J. A. Bayona, shot by Óscar Faura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bear McCreary. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bernat Vilaplana shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Morfydd Clark and Charlie Vickers and Robert Aramayo carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Journey to Middle-earth.".

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WILD

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Only 57 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

J. A. Bayona directs. Óscar Faura behind the camera. Bear McCreary scores. Bernat Vilaplana cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Mid-budget at $63M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
  • 2Released 4 years ago.
  • 3Directed by J. A. Bayona, shot by Óscar Faura. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Bear McCreary. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Bernat Vilaplana shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Morfydd Clark and Charlie Vickers and Robert Aramayo carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Journey to Middle-earth.".
  • 8Only 57 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
  • 9Classified under 8 themes, including "based on novel or book", "elves", "dwarf", "prequel".

The technical file

Cinematography
Óscar Faura
Original score
Bear McCreary
Editing
Bernat Vilaplana
Production design
Ramsey Avery
Runtime
123 min · 2h 3m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$63,000,000
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
NR

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J. A. Bayona

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Amazon Studios

    Amazon Studios

    US

  • New Line Cinema

    New Line Cinema

    US

Key crew

  • CreatorJohn D. Payne
  • CreatorPatrick McKay
  • Executive ProducerGennifer Hutchison
  • Production DesignRamsey Avery
  • Executive ProducerJohn D. Payne
  • Executive ProducerBelén Atienza
  • Co-ProducerHelen Shang
  • CastingTheo Park
  • Executive ProducerJustin Doble
  • EditorBernat Vilaplana
  • Executive ProducerLindsey Weber
  • Executive ProducerBruce Richmond
  • ProducerChristopher Newman
  • Consulting ProducerStephany Folsom
  • Executive ProducerSharon Tal Yguado
  • Executive ProducerEugene Kelly
  • Executive ProducerCallum Greene
  • Consulting ProducerBryan Cogman
  • ProducerRon Ames
  • Executive ProducerJ. A. Bayona
  • Associate ProducerKarine Galstian
  • Associate ProducerJake Rice
  • Executive ProducerJason Cahill
  • Executive ProducerPatrick McKay

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on novel or book
  • elves
  • dwarf
  • prequel
  • fantasy world
  • giant
  • high fantasy
  • historical fantasy

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2022-08-31NR· Cinemark Theaters

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