Movie · 2009
Is The Hunt for Gollum based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Hunt for Gollum is based on the book series The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954).
The movie was released in 2009.
The book series behind The Hunt for Gollum
The Lord of the Rings
Book series by J. R. R. Tolkien · first published 1954 · fantasy, high fantasy, adventure fiction
1954–1955 fantasy novel trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien.
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
Other adaptations of The Lord of the Rings
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV, 2022)
- The Lord of the Rings (film, 1978)
- Khraniteli (film, 1991)
- Born of Hope (film, 2009)
Common questions
Is The Hunt for Gollum based on a book?
Yes. The Hunt for Gollum is based on the book series The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954).
Who wrote the book The Hunt for Gollum is based on?
The Lord of the Rings was written by J. R. R. Tolkien and first published in 1954.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The First Journey, book 1 of The Lord of the Rings. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of J. R. R. Tolkien's books
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (film, 2001)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (film, 2003)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (film, 2002)
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (film, 2012)
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (film, 2013)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (film, 2014)