2001
Bilbo Baggins finds the One Ring, which he later passes to Frodo, who learns its true nature and the danger from Sauron, prompting him to leave the Shire with companions. A Fellowship is formed at the Council of Elrond to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom, facing perils like Saruman's treachery and the loss of Gandalf in Moria. After finding solace in Lothlórien, Boromir succumbs to the Ring's influence, leading Frodo to decide he must continue the quest alone. The Fellowship is attacked by Uruk-hai, resulting in Boromir's death while defending Merry and Pippin, as Frodo and Sam depart for Mordor.
Save the Cat beat sheet
The Fellowship of the Ring closely follows the Save the Cat beat sheet, introducing a rich world, establishing stakes around the One Ring, and sending Frodo on his journey.
Open full beat sheetFrodo Baggins is listed as Protagonist. A young Hobbit tasked with destroying the One Ring. In the parsed data, Frodo Baggins is connected to 57 scenes, 83 dialogue lines, 88 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
57 scenes / 83 dialogue linesSamwise Gamgee is listed as Companion. Frodo's loyal gardener and friend. In the parsed data, Samwise Gamgee is connected to 39 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
39 scenes / 33 dialogue linesGandalf is listed as Wizard. A wise wizard and mentor to Frodo. In the parsed data, Gandalf is connected to 34 scenes, 88 dialogue lines, 106 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
34 scenes / 88 dialogue linesMerry Brandybuck is listed as Hobbit. Frodo's cousin and friend. In the parsed data, Merry Brandybuck is connected to 31 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
31 scenes / 22 dialogue linesPippin Took is listed as Hobbit. Frodo's cousin and friend. In the parsed data, Pippin Took is connected to 31 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
31 scenes / 11 dialogue linesAragorn is listed as Ranger. A Dúnedain ranger and rightful heir to the throne of Gondor. In the parsed data, Aragorn is connected to 26 scenes, 36 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 42.
26 scenes / 36 dialogue linesBoromir is listed as Warrior. A noble warrior from Gondor. In the parsed data, Boromir is connected to 18 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 54.
18 scenes / 31 dialogue linesGimli is listed as Dwarf. A stout dwarf warrior. In the parsed data, Gimli is connected to 14 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 64.
14 scenes / 12 dialogue linesLegolas is listed as Elf. An Elven archer from Mirkwood. In the parsed data, Legolas is connected to 14 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 56.
14 scenes / 11 dialogue linesBilbo Baggins is listed as Hobbit. Frodo's uncle who originally found the One Ring. In the parsed data, Bilbo Baggins is connected to 9 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
9 scenes / 6 dialogue linesSaruman is listed as Antagonist. A corrupted wizard who serves Sauron. In the parsed data, Saruman is connected to 7 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
7 scenes / 24 dialogue linesGollum is listed as Creature. A corrupted creature obsessed with the Ring. In the parsed data, Gollum is connected to 7 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
7 scenes / 6 dialogue linesGaladriel is listed as Elf. The powerful Lady of Lothlorien. In the parsed data, Galadriel is connected to 5 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
5 scenes / 20 dialogue linesElrond is listed as Elf. The wise Lord of Rivendell. In the parsed data, Elrond is connected to 5 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 50.
5 scenes / 7 dialogue linesArwen is listed as Elf. Elrond's daughter and Aragorn's love interest. In the parsed data, Arwen is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesSauron is listed as Antagonist. The primary antagonist and creator of the One Ring. In the parsed data, Sauron is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 75.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGaladriel narrates the history of the Rings of Power, the rise of Sauron, the Last Alliance, and the loss of the One Ring.
Galadriel, Sauron, Elrond, Aragorn, BoromirGollum finds the Ring and takes it into the mountains, where it eventually abandons him and is found by Bilbo.
Gollum, Bilbo BagginsFrodo meets Gandalf on the road to Hobbiton.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfGandalf visits Bilbo to discuss his upcoming birthday and his desire to leave the Shire.
Gandalf, Bilbo BagginsBilbo's birthday party takes place, ending with his sudden disappearance.
Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, GandalfBilbo leaves the Ring behind for Frodo after a tense confrontation with Gandalf.
Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Frodo BagginsGandalf and Frodo discuss the Ring, Gandalf leaves, and the Ring's power is teased.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfThe Dark Tower is being rebuilt and Gollum mentions Baggins and the Shire.
GollumBlack Riders depart from Minas Morgul.
A lone horseman rides toward Mordor.
AragornGandalf researches the history of the One Ring.
GandalfA Black Rider interrogates Farmer Maggot.
Frodo and Sam leave the inn.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise GamgeeFrodo returns home and is confronted by Gandalf.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfGandalf tests the ring in the fire.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfGandalf explains the history of the One Ring.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfGandalf tells Frodo about Gollum.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfGollum is tortured by Orcs.
GollumFrodo realizes the danger.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfBlack Riders attack a Hobbit bounder.
Frodo tries to give the ring to Gandalf.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfFrodo prepares to leave the Shire.
Frodo Baggins, GandalfGandalf discovers Sam eavesdropping.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Samwise GamgeeGandalf, Frodo, and Sam leave Hobbiton.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Samwise GamgeeGandalf gives final instructions and leaves.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Samwise GamgeeFrodo and Sam continue their journey.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise GamgeeSam realizes how far he is from home.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise GamgeeGandalf arrives at Isengard.
Gandalf, SarumanGandalf and Saruman discuss the ring.
Gandalf, SarumanSaruman reveals his true allegiance.
Gandalf, SarumanFrodo and Sam meet Merry and Pippin.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Hobbits hide from a Black Rider.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Hobbits are pursued by Ringwraiths.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Hobbits escape on the ferry.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Hobbits enter Bree.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Hobbits walk through Bree.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Hobbits check into the inn.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookFrodo and his companions arrive at the Prancing Pony and meet Butterbur, who reveals he hasn't seen Gandalf in months.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe hobbits settle in the inn, Pippin discovers pints, and Frodo notices a mysterious stranger.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, AragornPippin accidentally reveals Frodo's name, causing Frodo to vanish when the Ring falls onto his finger.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookFrodo experiences the twilight world and the Eye of Sauron before being dragged away by Strider.
Frodo Baggins, Aragorn, SauronStrider warns the hobbits about the danger they are in and reveals he knows what is hunting them.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Ringwraiths attack the inn and slash the beds, but the hobbits are not there.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookStrider leads the hobbits toward Rivendell.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookSaruman pledges his allegiance to Sauron and begins building an army.
Saruman, SauronGandalf is held prisoner on the summit of Orthanc while Saruman destroys the surrounding trees.
Gandalf, SarumanThe Ringwraiths attack the hobbits on Weathertop; Frodo is stabbed by the Witch King.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookArwen arrives to save the dying Frodo and takes him to Rivendell.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, ArwenArwen summons a flood to wash away the pursuing Ringwraiths.
Frodo Baggins, ArwenFrodo wakes up in Rivendell and reunites with Gandalf.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, ElrondFrodo reunites with Bilbo.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Bilbo Baggins, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookSam prepares for departure while Frodo watches, eventually deciding they are ready to leave Rivendell.
Samwise Gamgee, Frodo BagginsGandalf and Elrond discuss the threat of Sauron and Saruman, and the necessity of the Ring leaving Rivendell.
Gandalf, ElrondAragorn and Arwen discuss his heritage and fate, while Boromir observes the shards of Narsil.
Aragorn, Arwen, BoromirArwen and Aragorn share a romantic moment and she chooses a mortal life.
Aragorn, ArwenThe Council of Elrond convenes to decide the fate of the Ring.
Elrond, Frodo Baggins, Boromir, Legolas, Gimli, AragornBilbo gives Frodo his sword Sting and a mithril shirt.
Bilbo Baggins, Frodo BagginsThe Fellowship trains and encounters spies of Saruman.
Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, Pippin Took, Merry Brandybuck, GimliSaruman attacks the Fellowship with a blizzard, forcing them to choose the path through Moria.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli, LegolasThe Fellowship opens the doors to Moria and is attacked by a water creature.
Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Aragorn, Boromir, Samwise Gamgee, Merry BrandybuckGandalf tries to find the way while Frodo notices Gollum following them.
Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, GollumThe Fellowship rests in Moria while Gandalf contemplates the path; Frodo spots Gollum following them.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin TookThe Fellowship enters the vast city of Dwarrowdelf and discovers signs of battle.
Gandalf, Samwise Gamgee, Legolas, GimliThe Fellowship finds Balin's tomb and is attacked by goblins and a cave troll.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, LegolasThe Fellowship flees from a Balrog.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, LegolasGandalf faces the Balrog and falls into the abyss.
Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Aragorn, BoromirThe Fellowship mourns Gandalf and moves toward Lothlorien.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, GimliThe Fellowship enters Lothlorien and is confronted by Haldir.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, GimliThe Fellowship meets Celeborn and Galadriel.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, GimliAragorn comforts Boromir.
Aragorn, BoromirFrodo looks into the Mirror of Galadriel.
Frodo Baggins, GaladrielSaruman prepares his Uruk-hai army.
SarumanThe Fellowship travels by boat and sees the Argonath.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, GimliBoromir attempts to take the Ring from Frodo.
Frodo Baggins, BoromirFrodo uses the ring to escape Boromir, experiences visions of Sauron's power, and is nearly discovered by the Eye.
Frodo Baggins, Boromir, SauronAragorn finds Frodo, who decides to continue the journey alone.
Frodo Baggins, AragornThe Uruk-hai attack; Boromir dies defending Merry and Pippin.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, GimliFrodo departs by boat, and Sam joins him.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise GamgeeBoromir's body is sent over the falls; Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli decide to hunt the Orcs.
Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, GimliFrodo and Sam look toward Mordor.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise GamgeeNo, Frodo. The spirit of Sauron has endured. His life force is bound to the ring and the ring survived. Sauron has returned. His Orcs have multiplied...his fortress of Barad-dur is rebuilt in the land of Mordor. Sauron needs only this ring to cover all the lands in the second darkness. He is seeking it, seeking it, all his thought is bent on it. For the ring yearns, above all else, to return to the hand of its master: they are one, the ring and the dark lord. Frodo, he must never find out.
My father is a noble man, but his rule is failing and our..our people lose faith. He looks to me to make things right...and I would do it, I would see the glory of Gondor restored. Have you ever seen it, Aragorn? The White Tower of Ecthelion, glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver, its banners caught high in the morning breeze...have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets?
Sauron has regained much of his former strength. He cannot yet take physical form...but his spirit has lost none of its potency. Concealed within his fortress, the lord of Mordor sees all. His gaze pierces cloud, shadow, earth, and flesh. You know of what I speak, Gandalf...a great Eye, lidless, wreathed in flame.
Strangers from distant lands ... friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite...or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate...this one doom... Bring forth the ring, Frodo.
My old sword "Sting"...here, take it! It's made by the Elves, you know. The blade glows blue when Orcs are close...and it's times like that, my lad, when you have to be extra careful. Here's a pretty thing. Mithril, as light as a feather, and as hard as dragon scales.
His treachery runs deeper than you know. By foul craft, Saruman has crossed Orc with Goblin Men...he is breeding an army in the caverns of Isengard. An army that can move in Sunlight and cover great distance at speed. Saruman is coming for the Ring.
It has come to me...the ring of power! It shall be an heirloom of my Kingdom...all those who follow in my bloodline shall be bound to its fate, for I will risk no hurt to the ring...it is precious to me, though I buy it with great pain...
"They have taken the Bridge and the second hall: we have barred the gates...but cannot hold them for long...the ground shakes...drums in the deep...we cannot get out. A shadow moves in the dark. Will no- one save us? They are coming."
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