Tolkien (film)

Tolkien is a 2019 film about the early life of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Directed by Dome Karukoski. Written by David Gleeson.

A Life of Love, Courage, and Fellowship  (taglines)

Dialogue

J. R. R. Tolkien: I made stories, legends, after all, what is language for? It's not just the naming of things, is it? It's the lifeblood of a culture, a people.

Joseph Wright: Yes, exactly. Could you write five-thousand words on the influence of Norse elements in Gawain?

J. R. R. Tolkien: Yes, absolutely. When would you like it by?

Joseph Wright: This evening.

Taglines

• A Life of Love, Courage, and Fellowship

About

• Often, the storybooks and newspapers tell us of the C.S. Lewis/Tolkien era, but little attention is given to his earlier life and friendships, but I think those years were so instrumental to his writing. The poverty aspect, in particular, I think will surprise some. I always thought of him as a privileged white man but really, he had to fight his way to the light. That’s one of the main reasons we narrowed his timeline.
• Like his books, I hope Tolkien has that healing power, I hope viewers are inspired to spread love and understanding to one another. I hope they’re inspired to call a friend and share life with them.
  • Dome Karukoski, Tolkien director on honoring life, legacy of famed 'Lord of the Rings' author interview (May 10, 2019).

Cast

• Nicholas Hoult — J. R. R. Tolkien
• Lily Collins — Edith Tolkien
• Colm Meaney — Father Francis Morgan
• Derek Jacobi — Joseph Wright
• Anthony Boyle — Geoffrey Bache Smith
• Patrick Gibson — Robert Q. Gilson
• Laura Donnelly — Mabel Tolkien
• Pam Ferris — Mrs. Faulkner
• Genevieve O'Reilly — Mrs. Smith
• Owen Teale — Headmaster Gilson

External links

• Tolkien (film) quotes at the Internet Movie Database