The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The Lord of the Rings is a series of epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien's novel. The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003) are the titles of the three films (2003). The films are set in the fictitious Middle-earth and follow the story of a meek hobbit of The Shire and eight companions setting out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron.

The Lord of the Rings is largely recognized as one of the most important and influential film series of all time. It was a huge commercial success, with $2.991 billion in worldwide earnings, making it one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. Each film received critical acclaim for its groundbreaking special effects, acting, scene design, musical soundtrack, and emotional depth, and the series was highly rewarded, with the series receiving 17 of its 30 Academy Award nominations.

Detailed Information:

Running time: Total (3 films):558 minutes (theatrical), 686 minutes (extended)

Actors: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Released: 2001 - 2003
Directed by: Peter Jackson