Lord Of The Rings is one of the most popular movie franchises of all time and one of the main reasons for that are the characters themselves. They are very easy to connect with and find relatable, and while there are some darker characters involved, there's plenty that fans fall in love with or want to be like throughout the three movies.
There's no doubt that fans of the story would love to find themselves in Middle Earth, getting to run around The Shire and speaking with the characters. But out of everyone involved in the movies, which characters would fans most want to be friends with?
Legolas
Legolas is a true fan favorite, which is why he's someone that people would absolutely want to be friends with in real life. Not only could he teach them to be fantastic with a bow and arrow, but he is truly kindhearted, always wanting what is best for others.
Legolas looks at life with a positive spin, and he is always picking up others and trying to build them up where he can. This is something that makes him easy to respect and care about and ultimately, is why he's such a great character.
Elrond
Elrond is one of the most serious characters within Lord Of The Rings, however, he is still somebody that fans would like to be friends with. It might not be about having jokes with Elrond, but he is someone who can be trusted implicitly, and he is a person that will provide amazing advice.
Elrond is one of the smartest characters in Middle Earth, and because of that, he is somebody that fans would love to get to know in greater detail. He can be relied upon to help out as much as possible, which is what any good friend does.
Merry & Pippin
It's impossible to separate Merry and Pippin as they truly come as a double act. However, they're perfect people to be friends with as they are both just so much fun. These Hobbits are always positive, looking a the bright side of life and wanting to enjoy themselves as much as possible.
Fans would love to sit in a pub and have a drink and a dance with these characters. Spending a day with them would likely lead to a lot of mischief being caused, but there would be a lot of fun along the way as well, which is why they're great potential friends.
Éowyn
Éowyn is another character from Lord Of The Rings that fans would enjoy being friends with if they could. She is somebody who loves spending time with people that she cares about and she is always trying to pick people up and make them believe in themselves.
Her ability to see the positives in themselves is an amazing trait for a friend to have, which is why she's somebody fans would love to know. Éowyn is everything people want in a friend and the fact she is also prepared to fight for what she believes in only takes her to the next level.
Frodo
When it comes to loyalty, hard work, and dedication, Frodo brings it all in abundance. He is a character that fans would love to be friends with, simply because he never gives up. While the One Ring might consume him later on in the story, it is very clear that he's a kind person before that who has a real love for life.
Frodo is a family man who puts everyone ahead of himself, and the fact he is even willing to take on the burden of the One Ring showcases what type of individual he is. Fans would no doubt love to get to know Frodo, particularly the earlier version of the character.
Treebeard
Being friends with an actual tree can only happen in the world of Lord Of The Rings, which is why Treebeard would be someone most fans want to know. He's a kind character and someone who tries his best to help others as much as possible.
Treebeard has a dry sense of humor that makes him enjoyable to know and the friendships that he builds within the movies showcase what type of a personality he has. Treebeard can be fun to know and fans would love to know him.
Gimli
There are periods of time where Gimli can be a little bit grumpy, as he likes to express his opinions. However, fans would happily listen to the dwarf have a little moan if it meant being friends with him because Gimli is one of the nicest people in Lord Of The Rings.
Fans would get the chance to compete against Gimli due to how much he loves trying to beat his friends at anything and everything. They would also be protected too, as Gimli is someone who will fight for those that he loves, and with life never being boring when he is around, it would always be a good time.
Aragorn
Aragorn is one of the most important characters within Lord Of The Rings, and he is somebody who most fans would love to be friends with. He is reliable and caring, showcasing tons of emotion throughout the movies which allows him to be a great friend in any setting.
He might not be running around cracking jokes like some of the other characters, but Aragorn would be a great friend in more serious moments in life. This is where he would come into his own in providing solid advice, which is why fans would love to be friends with him.
Samwise Gamgee
When it comes to friends, the one thing that people always look for is loyalty. People want to have a friend who will always be there for them in the good times and the bad, which is exactly what Samwise Gamgee provides. He's the most trustworthy character in the franchise, and that's why fans would love to be friends with him.
Not only is he dependable, but Samwise is also a lot of fun. He's somebody who can pick people up when they're down and he is always a lot of fun to be around. Sam doesn't take everything too seriously, and that allows him to be a great friend.
Gandalf
Gandalf is the main one that people would want to be friends with out of all the characters. He has such a huge impact on all of the others in the movie for a reason because he's a warm and kind personality. Gandalf is always looking to help other people and that is something that makes a good friend.
Gandalf is wise and can have great conversations with anybody, offering advice when needed, while also having fun at times. His big firework displays can be an enjoyable aspect of him as well, with Gandalf's excitement and brilliant personality making him brilliant to be around.