About this release
Based on the life of high fantasy author J.R.R Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult), this biographical drama recounts the stages of Tolkien's life. From young orphan to schoolboy within an artistic group of friends, Tolkien navigates love with Edith Bratt (Lily Collins), loss with his traumatic serving as second lieutenant in WW1, and literary success after the war. Authoring The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien found his literary voice later in life after a lifelong passion for make believe. Directed by Dome Karukoski, written by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford.
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Disc 1
BD
Tolkien (2019)
112 min
WarDramaRomance
England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.
Credits
Director
Dome Karukoski
Writer
David Gleeson
Stephen Beresford
Cast
Nicholas Houltas J.R.R. Tolkien
Lily Collinsas Edith Bratt
Colm Meaneyas Father Francis Morgan
Derek Jacobias Professor Joseph Wright
Harry Gilbyas Young J.R.R. Tolkien
Mimi Keeneas Young Edith Bratt
Anthony Boyleas Geoffrey Bache Smith
Adam Bregmanas Young Geoffrey Bache Smith
Patrick Gibsonas Robert Q. Gilson
Albie Marberas Young Robert Q. Gilson
Cinematographer
Lasse Frank Johannessen
Composer
Thomas Newman
Editor
Harri Ylönen
Producer
Peter Chernin
Jenno Topping
David Ready
Kris Thykier
Disc 2
DVDTolkien (2019)
112 min
WarDramaRomance
England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.
Credits
Director
Dome Karukoski
Writer
David Gleeson
Stephen Beresford
Cast
Nicholas Houltas J.R.R. Tolkien
Lily Collinsas Edith Bratt
Colm Meaneyas Father Francis Morgan
Derek Jacobias Professor Joseph Wright
Harry Gilbyas Young J.R.R. Tolkien
Mimi Keeneas Young Edith Bratt
Anthony Boyleas Geoffrey Bache Smith
Adam Bregmanas Young Geoffrey Bache Smith
Patrick Gibsonas Robert Q. Gilson
Albie Marberas Young Robert Q. Gilson
Cinematographer
Lasse Frank Johannessen
Composer
Thomas Newman
Editor
Harri Ylönen
Producer
Peter Chernin
Jenno Topping
David Ready
Kris Thykier
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 15, 2026