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