The Lord of the Rings is an American-New Zealand film Saga directed by Peter Jackson and based on the three-volume novel of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Considered one of the most ambitious projects in film history, with a budget of $285 million. It began development by Jackson in 1995 and came to fruition with the production studio New Line Cinema. The entire project took eight years.
The films were a great commercial success, grossing a total of almost $3 billion when released in theaters. They were overall critically acclaimed, and received strong awards, including winning seventeen Oscars out of thirty nominations.
NUMBER – 1
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Year: 2012 Time: 169 mn Director: Peter Jackson
Synopsis: 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.
NUMBER – 2
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Year: 2013 Time: 161 mn Director: Peter Jackson
Synopsis: 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.
NUMBER – 3
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Year: 2014 Time: 144 mn Director: Peter Jackson
Synopsis: 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.
NUMBER – 4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Year: 2001 Time: 178 mn Director: Peter Jackson
Synopsis: 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.
NUMBER – 5
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Year: 2002 Time: 179 mn Director: Peter Jackson
Synopsis: After Boromir’s death and Gandalf’s disappearance, the Community split into three. Lost in the hills of Emyn Muil, Frodo and Sam discover that they are followed by Gollum, a versatile creature corrupted by the Ring. He promises to lead the Hobbits to the Black Gate of Mordor. Through Middle-earth, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli make their way to Rohan, the besieged kingdom of Theoden.
NUMBER – 6
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Year: 2003 Time: 201 mn Director: Peter Jackson
Synopsis: 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.
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