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The Lord of the Rings (1978), directed by Ralph Bakshi, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.2/10 and 48% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,036 ratings, it has divided audience opinion. Released in 1978, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s adventure, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Christopher Guard, William Squire, and Michael Scholes. At 132 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
The Lord of the Rings isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Incredible Hulk and The Forbidden Kingdom, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Lord of the Rings isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Lord of the Rings isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — The Lord of the Rings isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — The Lord of the Rings isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- The Lord of the Rings runs 2h 12m (132 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 48% · Metacritic 51/100.
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