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Movies based on books by J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Release: 2014-12-10
TMDB rating: 7.3
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
TMDB ID: 122917
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Release: 2013-12-11
TMDB rating: 7.6
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
TMDB ID: 57158
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Release: 2012-12-12
TMDB rating: 7.4
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
TMDB ID: 49051
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Release: 2003-12-17
TMDB rating: 8.5
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.โ€‹
TMDB ID: 122
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Release: 2002-12-18
TMDB rating: 8.4
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.
TMDB ID: 121
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Release: 2001-12-18
TMDB rating: 8.4
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
TMDB ID: 120
The Return of the King
Release: 1980-05-11
TMDB rating: 6.4
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.
TMDB ID: 1361
The Lord of the Rings
Release: 1978-11-15
TMDB rating: 6.6
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.
TMDB ID: 123
The Hobbit
Release: 1977-11-27
TMDB rating: 6.6
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
TMDB ID: 1362
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Release: 1967-06-30
TMDB rating: 5.5
Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien
This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.
TMDB ID: 99457