Finally, a groundbreaking study has determined the *precise* moments to embark on Peter Jackson's nearly four-hour epic. Prepare yourselves, for the optimal viewing window is apparently... whenever you have four hours to spare.

<img src="https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/69fcf439ed9a369fcf439ed9a4.jpg" style="width: 100%;" width="400" /><p>Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring is among the best films ever made, but it's long. Clocking in at almost three hours for the theatrical release (3h 48m for the extended edition), it's hard to know when the best time to watch it is. Fortunately, we've got you covered.</p>