Movie Overview: Lord of the Elves (2012)

• Alternate Titles: Clash of the Empires, Age of the Hobbits (original title), released as Lord of the Elves after legal challenges.Wikipedia
• Plot Summary:
  Set in a prehistoric world, the peaceful Hobbit-like “Tree People” are enslaved by a savage tribe called the “Java Men,” who ride dragons and worship Komodo dragons. The young Hobbit Goben, whose mother is among those captured, rallies humans—referred to as “giants”—to join him in a daring rescue mission. Together, they aim to storm the Java Men’s fortified lair and liberate their captured kin.Apple TVMicrosoftWikipedia
• Production Details:
  • Director: Joseph J. Lawson
  • Producer: David Michael Latt (The Asylum)
  • Genre: Mockbuster fantasy/adventure loosely inspired by The Hobbit (2012)Wikipedia
• Runtime: Around 87 minutesWikipediaYidio
• Availability:
  • Free streaming on platforms like Peacock Free, Crackle, Plex, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV.
  • Also available for rent or purchase on Amazon, and accessible via Apple TV in select regions.YidioApple TVPrime Video
• YouTube Version:
  A legally licensed full version titled “Lord of the Elves (Age Of The Hobbits) | Full Movie | Action Adventure” is available on the Movie Central channel.YouTube

Reception & Notes

• Reputation:
  It’s widely regarded as a low-budget fantasy film, often cited for its campy charm and production limitations. It was the subject of ridicule online, especially for misleading title similarity to The Hobbit.RedditWikipediaAmazon Australia
• Legal Controversy:
  The original title Age of the Hobbits prompted legal action from the rights holders of The Hobbit, leading to a forced title change.Wikipedia
• Audience Response:
  Typically appreciated by fans of “so-bad-it’s-good” fantasy mockbusters—enjoyable in a light-hearted, B-movie sense.

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