Writing
J. R. R. Tolkien
- Career
Active from 1967 to 2027, busiest in 2003 and 2022 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 1top three billing
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King92/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 13 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.0, average 5.4
- Crime0.8, average 3.5
- Social Commentary2.8, average 4.9
- Satire & Parody0.7, average 2.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Epic High Fantasy 4
- Cinematic Spectacle 3
- Political Intrigue 3
- Visually Stunning 2
- Immersive World-Building 2
- High Fantasy Epic 2
- Grand Adventure 2
- Cinematic Masterpiece 2
- Hero's Journey 2
- Visual Spectacle 2
- Animated Fantasy 2
- Heroic Quest 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Philippa BoyensWriterThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, +3 more
Ian McKellenActorThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, +2 more
Fran WalshWriterThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, +2 more
Andrew LesnieCinematographerThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, +1 more
Peter JacksonDirectorThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, +1 more
Howard ShoreComposerThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, +1 more
Elijah WoodActorThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
Sean AstinActorThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
Lee PaceActorThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Martin FreemanActorThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Orlando BloomActorThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Viggo MortensenActorThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Movies and TV shows
25Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
Upcoming
1 title
Novel, Characters
2020s
3 titles · average score 56
2010s
5 titles · average score 67
Author
GoodWatch score 65Novel
GoodWatch score 70Novel
GoodWatch score 66Novel
2000s
9 titles · average score 90
Author
Novel
GoodWatch score 92Novel
GoodWatch score 87Novel
GoodWatch score 90Novel
1990s
1 title
1980s
2 titles · average score 57
GoodWatch score 55Novel
GoodWatch score 60Novel
1970s
3 titles · average score 61
GoodWatch score 57Novel
GoodWatch score 66Novel
1960s
1 title · average score 48
GoodWatch score 48Novel