Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Release Year: 2001

Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Sean Bean as Boromir
The story begins with Frodo Baggins, a humble hobbit, inheriting the One Ring, a powerful and dangerous artifact created by the Dark Lord Sauron. Frodo embarks on a perilous journey to Mount Doom to destroy the Ring. He is joined by a fellowship, including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, as they face various challenges, encounters with mythical creatures, and battles against evil forces.

Release Year: 2002

Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Andy Serkis as Gollum
The second installment follows the separated members of the fellowship as they continue their respective journeys. Frodo and Sam draw closer to Mordor while Gollum, a corrupted former Ring-bearer, becomes their guide. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli aid the kingdom of Rohan against the forces of Saruman, while Gandalf returns in a new form to rally the free peoples against Sauron's growing power.

Release Year: 2003

Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Andy Serkis as Gollum
The final chapter of the trilogy focuses on the climactic battles and the resolution of various storylines. Frodo and Sam continue their arduous journey towards Mount Doom, while the forces of good gather for the ultimate confrontation against Sauron's armies. The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as the heroes face their greatest challenges, testing their courage, loyalty, and sacrifice.