New 'Tolkien' movie trailer takes us through the period that inspired JRR Tolkien's most celebrated novels

In the story, the author, who was orphaned at a young age, finds comfort in the companionship of a group of fellow outcasts at school
UPDATED MAR 6, 2019

'Tolkien', a movie based on the life of legendary author JRR Tolkien, the man who penned 'The Lord of the Rings' is slated to release on May 10 and an all-new trailer was released recently. The film is an American biographical drama starring Nicholas Hoult as the older JRR Tolkien, while Harry Gilby would portray the author in his formative years. The film portrays the period which inspired Tolkien's works, especially his 'Middle-Earth' novels. 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The iconic feature will now be rereleased on Sept. 25, 2026 ahead of 'Doomsday's December release
1 day ago
The latest preview shows Dinky the T. rex, a known roadside landmark in the Mojave Wasteland
1 day ago
Starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds, the romantic drama is based on Bernard MacLaverty's novel
1 day ago
Markiplier has not finalized plans for where and when 'Iron Lung' will be available on streaming
1 day ago
The movie ends with some major moments in the mid-credit scene setting the tone for a third film
1 day ago
Once split in two, Quentin Tarantino's full 'Kill Bill' cut returns with previously unseen footage
2 days ago
After 11 years in the making, 'The Magic Faraway Tree' trailer hints at a whimsical, but unpredictable, adventure that will enchant audiences
2 days ago
As the ‘Fast’ saga stalls, Diesel turns to a childhood classic, taking the toy adaptation genre in an unexpectedly emotional direction
2 days ago
Caleb McLaughlin also added that he wanted to be a part of James Cameron's 'Avatar'
3 days ago
Jenny Han has provided a major update on the progress of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' movie, announced in September
3 days ago