Book series · 1954 · fantasy
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 4 movies: The Lord of the Rings (1978), Khraniteli (1991), The Hunt for Gollum (2009), Born of Hope (2009), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022).
About The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is a book series by J. R. R. Tolkien, first published in 1954. Genre: fantasy, high fantasy, adventure fiction. The first screen adaptation was The Lord of the Rings in 1978; the most recent released one is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022).
1954–1955 fantasy novel trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Every adaptation of The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
Movie · 1978 · United States · directed by Ralph Bakshi
1978 animated film by Ralph Bakshi.
Khraniteli
Movie · 1991 · Petersburg – Channel 5 · Soviet Union · directed by Natalya Serebryakova
Live-action Soviet film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring.
The Hunt for Gollum
Movie · 2009 · United Kingdom · directed by Chris Bouchard
2009 fantasy fan film by Chris Bouchard.
Born of Hope
Movie · 2009 · United Kingdom · directed by Kate Madison
2009 film directed by Kate Madison.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
TV series · 2022 · Amazon Prime Video · United States · directed by J. A. Bayona and Wayne Yip
The Lord of the Rings: books in order
- The First Journey
- The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
- The Journey of the Nine Companions
- The Two Towers (1954)
- The Treason of Isengard
- The Return of the King (1955)
- The Ring Goes East
- The War of the Ring
- The End of the Third Age
More J. R. R. Tolkien books on screen
- The Hobbit (1937) · 4 adaptations
- The Fellowship of the Ring (1954) · 1 adaptation
- The Two Towers (1954) · 1 adaptation
- The Return of the King (1955) · 2 adaptations
- Appendices of The Lord of the Rings (1954) · 1 adaptation
Common questions
Has The Lord of the Rings been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 4 movies: The Lord of the Rings (1978), Khraniteli (1991), The Hunt for Gollum (2009), Born of Hope (2009), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022).
Who wrote The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings was written by J. R. R. Tolkien and first published in 1954.
How many adaptations of The Lord of the Rings are there?
We list 5 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 4 movies.
Is a new The Lord of the Rings adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022).
What order should I read The Lord of the Rings in?
Start with The First Journey, then continue in the order listed on this page (9 books).
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