Where to watch The Lord of the Rings (1978) in the UK
The Lord of the Rings (1978) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Fantasy...beyond your imagination.
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.
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The Lord of the Rings (animated 1978)
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Lord of the Rings.
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Christopher GuardFrodo (voice) -
William SquireGandalf (voice) -
Michael ScholesSam (voice)
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John HurtAragorn (voice) -
Simon ChandlerMerry (voice) -
Dominic GuardPippin (voice) -
Michael Graham CoxBoromir (voice) -
Anthony DanielsLegolas (voice)
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The Lord of the Rings — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings in the UK?
The Lord of the Rings (1978) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Lord of the Rings?
Yes. The Lord of the Rings can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Lord of the Rings on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Lord of the Rings is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
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