J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien

1892-01-03 Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa 34 Credits

Biography

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE, was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high-fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. He served as the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon and Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, from 1925 to 1945 and Merton Professor of English Language and Literature and Fellow of Merton College, Oxford from 1945 to 1959. He was at one time a close friend of C. S. Lewis ...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

2027

Novel

A new film based on the novels.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

2024

Characters, Novel, Book

6.6

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Roha...

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings

Tolkien: The True Story of the Rings

2024

as Self - Writer (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

An analysis of the sources of inspiration that fed the imagination of the British writer, poet and philologist J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973), great mas...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

2022

Original Concept

7.2

An edited version of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, shown exclusively to fans in cinemas around the world in Aug...

Horn of Gondor

Horn of Gondor

2020

Book

7.0

After the invasion of the fierce hordes of Balchoth, Gondor is on a brink of destruction. The Ruling steward Cirion places his hope to the North, to t...

Dagor Dagorath

Dagor Dagorath

2016

Author

The Dagor Dagorath or the Final Battle is the end-times event described in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, in which the forces of evil will wage a fina...

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014

Novel

7.3

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruine...

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

Novel

7.6

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to ge...

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012

Novel

7.4

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mounta...

Ranger

Ranger

2012

Author

A wayfaring man known as Ranger ventures into a deep forest and meets a beautiful elf maiden. However, he must risk his life in a dangerous bid to reg...

The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary

The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary

2007

Author

8.8

This 15-minute DVD follows the adaptation of LOTR for the stage, and features rehearsal and show footage of the initial production in Toronto as well ...

Mr. Bliss

Mr. Bliss

2004

Novel

5.2

Based on a children story by J.R.R. Tolkien, Mr. Bliss is a tale of a man who set out to buy a motor-car and of what followed afterwards. The adventur...

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Documentary about the writing of the final part of the Lord of the Rings

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

2003

Book

Documentary about the writing of the final part of the Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

Novel

8.5

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outc...

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit

2003

as Self (archive footage)

8.5
Acting

Explores Tolkien's classic fantasy/adventure novel The Hobbit and examines the story behind its conception.

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit

2003

Novel

8.5

Explores Tolkien's classic fantasy/adventure novel The Hobbit and examines the story behind its conception.

Secrets of Middle-Earth:  Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

The documentary Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring traces the journey taken by the characters in the classic novel. In addition to offering i...

Secrets of Middle-Earth:  Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring

2003

Book

The documentary Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring traces the journey taken by the characters in the classic novel. In addition to offering i...

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

This well-received British series, hosted by Grant McTavish, digs deep into the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic and, with the help of computer ...

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers

2003

Book

This well-received British series, hosted by Grant McTavish, digs deep into the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic and, with the help of computer ...

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

Novel

8.4

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies l...

J.R.R. Tolkien: Master of the Rings - The Definitive Guide to the World of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien: Master of the Rings - The Definitive Guide to the World of the Rings

2002

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Discover why J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings has become an icon of the 20th century culture. This movie features stunning new 3D computerized anima...

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

Novel

8.4

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the han...

Quest for the Ring

Quest for the Ring

2001

Book

5.6
The Hobbit: Treasures under the Mountain

The Hobbit: Treasures under the Mountain

1994

Novel

4.5

Unrealized animated film based on Tolkien's works. The project was launched in 1991 and suspended due to the collapse of the Soviet Union. As for toda...

J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973

J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973

1992

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

J.R.R.T.: A Study of J.R.R. Tolkien is a 1992 documentary, narrated by Judi Dench, produced to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birth. It i...

The Fabulous Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, Across the Wild Land, Through the Dark Forest, Beyond the Misty Mountains. There and Back Again

The Fabulous Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, Across the Wild Land, Through the Dark Forest, Beyond the Misty Mountains. There and Back Again

1985

Novel

6.8

The Author, i.e. J. R. R. Tolkien himself (played by Zinovij Gerdt), tells "his" story: the life of Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and enjoyable hobbit, is tu...

The Return of the King

The Return of the King

1980

Novel

6.4

Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

1978

Novel

6.6

The Fellowship of the Ring embark on a journey to destroy the One Ring and end Sauron's reign over Middle-earth.

The Hobbit

The Hobbit

1977

Novel

6.5

Bilbo Baggins the Hobbit was just minding his own business, when his occasional visitor Gandalf the Wizard drops in one night. One by one, a whole gro...

Sagan om ringen

Sagan om ringen

1971

Novel

1.5

Sagan om ringen is a 1971 Swedish live action television film in two parts, adapting the first part of The Fellowship of the Ring. The film was inspir...

Tolkien in Oxford

Tolkien in Oxford

1968

as Himself

Acting

John Izzard meets with J. R. R. Tolkien at his home, walking with him through the Oxford locations that he loves while hearing the author's own views ...

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

1967

Novel

5.4

The very first movie adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit. Made in just 30 days so that the producer could keep the rights to Tolkien's books.