The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the first film in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel of the same name. The film was shot simultaneously with the other two films in New Zealand. With a combined budget of approximately $270 million, filming took 15 months and post-production took about a year. The film earned $871 million worldwide.