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How old is the first Lord of the Rings movie?
The first Lord of the Rings movie is 24 years old.
The first Lord of the Rings movie hit theaters on December 19, 2001. That's 24 years, 9 months and 8 days.
All three films were shot back to back in New Zealand.
The first Lord of the Rings movie turns 25 on December 19, 2026.
If you were born before December 19, 2001, you're older than the first Lord of the Rings movie.
Mind-bender: The first Lord of the Rings movie is closer in time to Star Wars' release (1977) than to today.
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