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1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
PG-13 | 178 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean
Votes: 2,004,660 | Gross: $315.54M
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
PG-13 | 201 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 1,976,798 | Gross: $377.85M
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
PG-13 | 179 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 1,781,701 | Gross: $342.55M
4. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
PG-13 | 169 min | Adventure, Fantasy
A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis
Votes: 872,305 | Gross: $303.00M
5. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
PG-13 | 161 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott
Votes: 704,576 | Gross: $258.37M
6. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
PG-13 | 144 min | Adventure, Fantasy
Bilbo and company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett
Votes: 571,156 | Gross: $255.12M
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
Stars: Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Markella Kavenagh
Votes: 351,411
8.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
A Shadow of the Past
(2022)
TV-14 | 65 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil's return. Arondir makes an unsettling discovery. Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture. Nori breaks a deeply held community rule.
Director: J.A. Bayona | Stars: Amelie Child Villiers, Will Fletcher, Morfydd Clark, Fabian McCallum
Votes: 52,621
9.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
Adrift
(2022)
TV-14 | 67 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Galadriel finds a new ally. Elrond faces a cold reception from an old friend. Nori endeavors to help a Stranger. Arondir searches for answers while Bronwyn warns her people of a threat.
Director: J.A. Bayona | Stars: Morfydd Clark, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman, Megan Richards
Votes: 48,240
10. The Lord of the Rings (1978)
PG | 132 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
The Fellowship of the Ring embark on a journey to destroy the One Ring and end Sauron's reign over Middle-earth.
Director: Ralph Bakshi | Stars: Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt
Votes: 35,830 | Gross: $0.92M
11.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
Adar
(2022)
TV-14 | 69 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences.
Director: Wayne Yip | Stars: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Augustus Prew, Simon Merrells, Morfydd Clark
Votes: 35,404
12.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
Udûn
(2022)
TV-14 | 69 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Adar and his army march on Ostirith.
Director: Charlotte Brändström | Stars: Joseph Mawle, Geoff Morrell, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Nazanin Boniadi
Votes: 34,105
13.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
The Great Wave
(2022)
TV-14 | 71 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Queen Regent Míriel's faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn.
Director: Wayne Yip | Stars: Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Ema Horvath, Leon Wadham, Trystan Gravelle
Votes: 29,342
14.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
Alloyed
(2022)
TV-14 | 72 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Season one finale. New alliances are forged.
Director: Wayne Yip | Stars: Daniel Weyman, Markella Kavenagh, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo
Votes: 27,076
15.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
Partings
(2022)
TV-14 | 72 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Nori questions her instincts; Elrond struggles to stay true to his oath; Halbrand weighs his destiny; The Southlanders brace for attack.
Director: Wayne Yip | Stars: Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman, Sara Zwangobani, Dylan Smith
Votes: 26,078
16.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )
Episode:
The Eye
(2022)
TV-14 | 72 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Survivors of a cataclysm try to find safety; the Harfoots confront evil; Durin is torn between friendship and duty; Adar considers a new name.
Director: Charlotte Brändström | Stars: Morfydd Clark, Tyroe Muhafidin, Maxim Baldry, Alex Tarrant
Votes: 24,164
17. The Hobbit (1977 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A homebody hobbit in Middle Earth gets talked into joining a quest with a group of dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Orson Bean, John Huston, Theodore Gottlieb, Cyril Ritchard
Votes: 16,322
18. Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The family of Talion, a ranger of Gondor responsible for guarding the Black Gate of Mordor, is killed by Saurons armies, but Talion is revived with wraith-like abilities and heads into Mordor to exact his revenge.
Directors: Matthew Allen, Christian Cantamessa, Neil Huxley, Liam O'Brien, Nathan Hendrickson | Stars: Jack Quaid, Troy Baker, Claudia Black, Laura Bailey
Votes: 6,443
19. The Hunt for Gollum (2009)
Unrated | 38 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Sauron is preparing to unleash his armies and Gollum is creeping around Middle Earth with crucial knowledge of the Ring's location. He must be found.
Director: Chris Bouchard | Stars: Adrian Webster, Arin Alldridge, Patrick O'Connor, Rita Ramnani
Votes: 5,532
20. The Return of the King (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 98 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Orson Bean, John Huston, Theodore Bikel, William Conrad
Votes: 4,619
21. Epic Rap Battles of History (2010– )
TV-14 | 5 min | Short, Comedy, History
A YouTube video series that pits famous historical, pop culture, or fictional characters against one another in rap battle format.
Stars: Peter Shukoff, Lloyd Ahlquist, Dante Cimadamore, Zach Sherwin
Votes: 3,626
22. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (I) (2002 Video Game)
T | 360 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
You control Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli fighting across the Plains of Rohan battling evil alike to the ferocious battle at Helms Deep.
Stars: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 3,355
23. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (I) (2003 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Play as Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Gandalf and Sam as you battle for the fate of Middle-earth.
Directors: Bret Robbins, Chris Tremmel | Stars: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen, Billy Boyd
Votes: 3,006
24. Born of Hope (2009)
71 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Set near the end of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Arathorn takes refugees to Taurdal, the village of his father, Arador. Then as Arador begins his campaign against the gathering orc bands ... See full summary »
Director: Kate Madison | Stars: Christopher Dane, Beth Aynsley, Kate Madison, Danny George
Votes: 2,460
25. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth (2004 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
You play the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, both with the Fellowship of the Ring and the larger War of the Ring.
Director: Richard Taylor | Stars: Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen
Votes: 2,090
26. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II (2006 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
You play the Elf and the Dwarf nations as they fight their own battles against the forces of Sauron.
Director: Richard Taylor | Stars: Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Hugo Weaving
Votes: 1,866
27. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II - The Rise of the Witch-king (2006 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After the death of Isildur and subsequent disappearance of the One Ring, the Witch-king of Angmar plans to attack the Dunedain kingdom of Arnor and take control of the north.
Director: Jill Eckhart | Stars: Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen
Votes: 1,649
28. Lego the Lord of the Rings (2012 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Frodo Baggins, a hobbit from the Shire, must destroy the all powerful ring in the fires of mount doom before Suaron can lay hold upon it and gain control over all of Middle-Earth.
Directors: Jon Burton, James McLoughlin, Dan McCreadie | Stars: Sean Astin, John Bach, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett
Votes: 1,555
29. The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (I) (2004 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Travel throughout Middle-earth, forming a fellowship of heroes and travel through familiar and little-seen lands as you fight to destroy the One Ring.
Stars: Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, Chris Edgerly, Lori Phillips
Votes: 1,268
30. The ABCs of Book Banning (2023)
27 min | Documentary, Short
Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
Directors: Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic, Nazenet Habtezghi | Stars: Adler, Ruth Anne, Arianna, Avalee
Votes: 1,178
31. Lego the Hobbit (2014 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Relive the adventures of the first two hobbit movies in Lego style.
Director: James McLoughlin | Stars: Christopher Lee, Brad Adamson, Richard Armitage, Sarah Beck Mather
Votes: 1,167
32. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Special Extended Edition Scenes (2002 Video)
PG-13 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Extended scenes from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Peter Corrigan, Lori Dungey, Norman Forsey, Thomas McGinty
Votes: 1,053
33. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (2011 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Three heroes come together to defend against a very dark evil brewing in the North.
Director: Nathan Hendrickson | Stars: Ike Amadi, Laura Bailey, Steve Blum, John Cygan
Votes: 1,017
34. The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (2009 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Fight your way through the battles of Middle Earth in hopes to either destroy the ring, or conquer all who live.
Director: Eric 'Giz' Gewirtz | Stars: Hugo Weaving, Andrew Spencer Dawson, Chris Edgerly, Crispin Freeman
Votes: 865
35. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Extended Edition Scenes (2015 Video)
R | 13 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Extended scenes from 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Martin Freeman, William Kircher, Ian McKellen
Votes: 812
36. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Special Extended Edition Scenes (2004 Video)
PG-13 | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Extended scenes from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Phil Grieve, Lawrence Makoare, Bruce Spence, Elijah Wood
Votes: 786
37. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Special Extended Edition Scenes (2003 Video)
PG-13 | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Extended scenes from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Billy Boyd, Timothy Lee, Phillip Spencer-Harris, Elijah Wood
Votes: 761
38.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings
(2001)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, History
A look at the background for Tolkien's mythology, hence the movie's mythology.
Director: Lisa Kors | Stars: Phil Crowley, John Howe, Peter McHugh, Oliver Muirhead
Votes: 648
39. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (I) (2002 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
With a help of brave friends and wise allies, a peaceful hobbit Frodo Baggins must be saved from the evil forces pursuing him because of the uncle's mysterious inheritance - a sinister magic ring.
Director: Jeff Pobst | Stars: Tom Kane, Daran Norris, Scott Menville, Cliff Broadway
Votes: 638
40. The Hobbit (1966)
12 min | Animation, Short, Fantasy
A homebody hobbit finds himself going on a quest to save a dwarven treasure from a dragon in this loose adaptation of the classic novel.
Director: Gene Deitch | Star: Herb Lass
Votes: 586
41. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Extended Edition Scenes (2014 Video)
PG-13 | 25 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Extended scenes from 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Richard Armitage, John Callen, Martin Freeman, Stephen Hunter
Votes: 566
42. A Passage to Middle-earth: The Making of 'Lord of the Rings' (2001 TV Movie)
42 min | Documentary
Documentary of the making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of the classic Tolkien work.
Stars: Elijah Wood, Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, Richard Taylor
Votes: 564
43. The Lord of the Rings Online (2007 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Explore and quest throughout all of Middle-earth as you aid in the battle against forces of evil.
Directors: Randall Ryan, Ali Donovan | Stars: Alexander Brandon, Harry Chase, Chris Edgerly, Erin Fitzgerald
Votes: 557
44. Death Battle (2010– )
TV-PG | Animation, Action, Comedy
Fictional characters from movies, comics, manga, television programs, literature and video games are created in a simulated battle to the death.
Stars: Ben B. Singer, Chad James, Chris Guerrero, Nicholas Andrew Louie
Votes: 519
45. Quest for the Ring (2001 TV Movie)
22 min | Documentary
Stars: Greg O'Neil, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Peter Jackson
Votes: 449
46. The Hobbit (I) (2003 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
The little hobbit Bilbo Baggins gets a chance to become an important companion of wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves in their big adventure.
Stars: Michael Beattie, Tom Kane, Jim Ward, Clive Revill
Votes: 431
47. Jackanory (1965–1996)
15 min | Family, Fantasy
A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.
Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant
Votes: 422
48. A Simple Walk Into Mordor (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min
To celebrate the release of The Hobbit, two Lord of the Rings super-fans, Kerry Shawcross and Chris Demarais, attempt to walk over 120 miles across New Zealand from the filming location of ... See full summary »
Directors: Chris Demarais, Kerry Shawcross | Stars: Chris Demarais, Alex Newton, Nicholas Newton, Kerry Shawcross
Votes: 395
49. Super Power Beat Down (2012–2020)
Short
Machinima and Bat in the Sun's web series "Super Power Beat Down" takes two super-powered legends and makes them battle! Experts Marisha Ray, Jennifer Wegner, Damian Beurer and Andy Liegl ... See full summary »
Stars: Damian Beurer, Marisha Ray, Aaron Schoenke, Jennifer Wenger
Votes: 392
50. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Extended Edition Scenes (2013 Video)
PG-13 | 13 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Extended scenes from 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Jarred Blakiston, Brendan Casey, Ben Fransham, George Harach
Votes: 327