Movie

Tolkien

“A life of love, courage & fellowship.”

★ 6.9(1,542)20191h 52m

Tolkien is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Dome Karukoski
Release date: 2019-05-03
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $8,654,322
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Tolkien — trailer

About Tolkien

Tolkien is a 2019 movie in the War, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Dome Karukoski, starring Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins and Colm Meaney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,542 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tolkien in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nicholas Hoult

J.R.R. Tolkien

Lily Collins

Edith Bratt

Colm Meaney

Father Francis Morgan

Derek Jacobi

Professor Joseph Wright

Harry Gilby

Young J.R.R. Tolkien

Mimi Keene

Young Edith Bratt

Anthony Boyle

Geoffrey Bache Smith

Adam Bregman

Young Geoffrey Bache Smith

Patrick Gibson

Robert Q. Gilson

Albie Marber

Young Robert Q. Gilson

Tom Glynn-Carney

Christopher Wiseman

Ty Tennant

Young Christopher Wiseman

Themes & keywords

world war imale friendshipbiographybased on true storycoming of agementor protégé relationshipboys' schooltroubled relationshipoxford universitybirminghamboys clubedwardian england1900s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tolkien in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Tolkien on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Tolkien on Netflix?+

Tolkien is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Tolkien?+

Tolkien has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Tolkien?+

Tolkien stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi and Harry Gilby.

When did Tolkien come out?+

Tolkien is a 2019 movie directed by Dome Karukoski.

What genre is Tolkien?+

Tolkien is War, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Tolkien?+

Tolkien was directed by Dome Karukoski.