It’s the OG fantasy story that pretty much gave birth to the genre. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy was ground breaking in every way — it expanded the demand for epic fantasy adventures and spawned and inspired creations that resulted in the likes of Star Wars, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. Basically, it’s a really big deal. Show
But, tracking down where to watch the iconic fantasy franchise is kind of like searching for the One Ring — exhausting, time consuming, and extremely difficult. So, how can Aussies join the fellowship for a good old adventure? Read on to find out in this Canstar Blue guide. How to watch The Lord of the Rings in AustraliaTo watch The Lord of the Rings in Australia, you can stream the trilogy on Netflix, Stan and BINGE, or rent or purchase all three movies from iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video or Microsoft. The Lord of the Rings on NetflixYou can stream all three movies of The Lord of the Rings trilogy on Netflix Australia, although these are just the theatrical versions, with fans having to source the extended editions elsewhere. Lord of the Rings on StanYou can stream all three Lord of the Rings movies AND all three lore-building Hobbit movies on Stan. Lord of the Rings on BINGEBINGE has all three of the Lord of the Rings films available to stream, but does not have any of the Hobbit trilogy. The Lord of the Rings on iTunesAll three of the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy — The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King — are available to rent or purchase on iTunes. This may also be ideal if you have Apple TV. You can rent individual movies for $4.99 each, purchase for $14.99 each, or fork out $29.99 for the trilogy, or $49.99 for the extended edition trilogy. The Lord of the Rings on Google PlaySimilarly to iTunes, you can catch all three The Lord of the Rings films on Google Play. This may be ideal if you have a Smart Android TV or Chromecast. Rent individual movies for $4.99 each or purchase them for a range of prices between $14.99-$19.99. The Lord of the Rings on Amazon Prime VideoAll three of The Lord of the Rings movies can be purchased or rented on Amazon Prime Video. Rent individual movies for $4.99 or purchase movies for $19.99 each. The Lord of the Rings on MicrosoftThe Lord of the Rings movies are available from Microsoft, either to rent or purchase. Rent individual movies for $3.99, or purchase movies from $17.99 each. What is The Lord of the Rings about?Based on the beloved series by J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings is set in the fictional Middle-Earth and follows the adventures of the young, unlikely hero Frodo (played by Elijah Wood) who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo. The ring has the power to control the whole world — and some powerful forces are determined to find it — but the ring must be destroyed in order to achieve peace. Officially appointed as Ringbearer, Frodo sets out to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom, and we’re along for the epic journey. How to watch The Lord of the Rings franchise in AustraliaIf you’re yet to catch the wider The Lord of the Ring universe, are you even a real fan? Here’s where you can watch The Hobbit and the new highly anticipated prequel series to The Lord of the Rings.
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Photo Credit: Microsoft.com Are the LOTR movies on any streaming service?The "Lord of the Rings" franchise has six movies, including "The Hobbit" prequel trilogy. The entire film series is available to watch with an HBO Max or Prime Video subscription. You can also rent or buy every "Lord of the Rings" movie from digital retailers like Vudu.
Is Lord of the Rings on Netflix or Hulu?The entire Lord of the Rings series is available on HBO Max, HBO Go, and Netflix. However, in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien himself: “The world changes and all that once was strong now proves unsure.” If you live in the US, you can sign up for an HBO Max subscription, and you'll find the entire franchise there.
Does Netflix have The Lord of the Rings movies?This follows a larger trend from most major media providers, including CBS, Disney, NBCUniversal and Apple, to launch their own streaming services. While the series won't return to Netflix, its permanent home will remain at HBO Max.
Are The Lord of the Rings movies on Hulu?In the past, the titles have also been seen on Hulu and Starz. Right now, though, no streaming service has The Lord of the Rings movies.
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