The launch of the trailer of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has raised the heartbeats of many and made them nostalgic and relive the energy and excitement, which surrounded the summer of 2001. The Lord of the Rings has been one of the most commercially and critically successful fantasy trilogies in the history of modern cinema. If you haven’t watched Lord of the Rings because of reasons such as you do not know where its available at, you can be assured that this article will answer all the questions that may arise in your mind regarding the availability of Lord of the Rings on Hulu and other streaming platforms as well.
What is all the hype around Lord of the Rings?
Lord of the Rings released in the starting years of the 21st century and created history. Based on the elaborately imaginative novel by J.R.R Tolkien, Lord of the Rings is an example of the extent to which humans can visualize and portray it so realistically. The most striking feature of the Lord of the Rings films is the fact that they were released at a time when CGI was emerging and to date, the effects used in the film are beyond competition. The films have been a source of happiness, an escape route from their boring lives to millions of people around the globe and have brought people of different cultures, ethnicities, and traditions together.
Is Lord of the Rings available on Hulu?
Sorry to disappoint you that Hulu has removed Lord of the rings from its impressive collection of films and shows. However, Hulu with an HBO Max subscription can make your wish of watching Lord of the rings come true. Signing up for the joint subscription will give a seven-day free trial to view content on both Hulu and HBO Max. If you already own a Hulu plan, then just sign up for the HBO Max addition to it, and enjoy the films. After seven days, you will get notified to pay $14.99/per month for the added HBO Max subscription, in addition to your Hulu subscription, which starts at $6.99/per month. If you do not want to continue with the HBO add-on, cancel the subscription.
Where is Lord of the Rings available in the US?
HBO Max is currently the only platform that has not only all the three Lord of the Rings films but the Hobbit series as well. HBO contains the original versions and the bonus versions for the die-hard Ringers. The HBO subscription is $9.99 (with ads) and $14.99 (without ads). Apart from HBO Max, there are several other websites where you can binge the Lord of the Rings trilogy by renting or buying it. Here is a list of the online streaming platforms which have Lord of the Rings:-
| Website | Rent (per movie) | Buy (per movie) | Link |
| Amazon Prime | $3.99 | $9.99 | Here |
| Vudu | $3.99 | $9.99 | Here |
| iTunes | $3.99 | $14.99 | Here |
What is the correct sequence of watching the Lord of the Rings series?
If you are new to the fantasy world of Tolkien and want to enjoy the series to the fullest and understand its side by side, then you must know the order to follow while watching. The sequence includes the Lord of the Rings trilogy and its prequel The Hobbit series:-
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of the Smaug (2013)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
- The Lord of the Rings: (2003)
Conclusion
Lord of the rings is one of the kinds of films which should be watched by every individual at least once in their lifetime. If you are one of those who have not watched it yet, you should at the earliest possible time. If you have not read the books but still want to watch them then you can follow the order given above and watch on HBO, Amazon Prime, Vudu, or iTunes according to your wish and convenience. One thing is for sure, that you won’t regret watching Lord of the Rings.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is the plot of Lord of the Rings?
All three films explore the adventures of a young Hobbit, Frodo Baggins, who unknowingly inherits a ring, which is an important historical significance and is part of a powerful legend and needs to be destroyed at the earliest. The story includes wizards, dwarfs, elves, orcs and all kinds of creatures imaginable by humans.
2. Do I need to read the books to understand the movies?
Lord of the RIngs is a complex story that needs thorough attention while reading or watching. If you have not read the books and are not a fan of reading, that’s fine. You can just watch the movies. However, it is better to read the books first and then watch the films for better understanding.
3. Which is better: Hulu or HBO Max?
Both Hulu and HBO Max offer a wide variety of movies, serials, sitcoms and web series. While HBO has a great range of latest original series, Hulu has a larger collection of classics and old TV serials, and the latter also provides Live TV. So, if you are a fan of oldies, then Hulu is made for you.
4. What is the difference between the premium and basic plans of Hulu?
The main difference between the two is that Hulu’s basic plan offers unlimited films and TV Shows with ads at $6.99, whereas the premium plan provides the same with no ads at $12.99 and gives you the ability to download and watch offline content anytime and anywhere.
