The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, based on the 1954 novel of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film is the first installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The film follows the hobbit Frodo Baggins as he and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the One Ring, an evil artifact created by the Dark Lord Sauron. The fellowship travels through various landscapes, including the Shire, Rivendell, Moria, and Lothlórien, as they are pursued by Sauron's forces.
The Fellowship of the Ring was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $898 million worldwide. It was praised for its special effects, score, and performances. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Director for Jackson.