Middle earth movies and TV shows

The list contains the best, new and most relevant middle earth movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out epic, epic fantasy, atmospheric, suspenseful, exciting and fantasy adventure films and TV shows about / with middle earth, good versus evil, sword and sorcery, sword, wizard, lord of the rings, elf, ring, hobbit and magic plots mostly in Fantasy, Adventure and Drama genres shot in USA, New Zealand, Japan and other countries.
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TOP 6 movies tagged as middle earth: Born of Hope (2009), The Hobbit (1977), The Hobbits (1993), The Return of the King (1980), The Lord of the Rings (1978), Role Models (2008).

List of middle earth movies

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, New Zealand, Japan
Duration: 134 min.
Story: Set 261 years before the events of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", The War of the Rohirrim tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary King of Rohan who must defend against an army of Dunlendings. He becomes the ...
Style: anime, adult animation, epic, surprise ending, dark fantasy ...
Plot: middle earth, lord of the rings, hobbit, last stand, sword and shield, princess, nobility, throne, fortress, epic battle, bow and arrow, sword ...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, New Zealand, Canada
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island ...
Style: exciting, atmospheric, captivating, thrilling, fairy tale ...
Plot: ancient, middle earth, sword, fantasy world, power, hobbit, bow and arrow, lord of the rings, kingdom, good versus evil, master, journey ...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA, UK
Duration: 178 min.
Story: 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 hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make ...
Style: epic, scenic, atmospheric, breathtaking, exciting ...
Audience: teens, kids, family outing, manly, chick flick ...
Plot: sword fight, fantasy world, friendship, sword and sorcery, good versus evil, wizard, magic, middle earth, lord of the rings, mythology, hobbit, magical ...
Time: year 2001, future, 2000s, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place: iran, detroit, new zealand
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 6.1
 3K
Born of Hope (2009)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 71 min.
Story: A scattered people, the descendants of storied sea-kings of the ancient West, struggle to survive in a lonely wilderness as a dark force relentlessly bends its will toward their destruction. Yet amidst these valiant, desperate people, hope remains. ...
Style: exciting, serious, captivating, tense, suspense ...
Plot: sword and sorcery, middle earth, lord of the rings, heir, good versus evil, medieval, survival, fall in love, danger, love and romance, hopes, imaginary kingdom ...
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 169 min.
Story: 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 mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
Style: epic, breathtaking, captivating, epic fantasy, scenic ...
Audience: family outing, teens, kids, chick flick, family friendly ...
Plot: fantasy world, wizard, sword and sorcery, sword fight, magical, dragon, wizards and magicians, creature, imaginary kingdom, mythology, imaginary, ancient ...
Time: future, year 2012, 2010s, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place: new zealand, seattle
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 161 min.
Story: The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
Style: epic, breathtaking, heroic, fantasy adventure, visually stunning ...
Audience: teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, adult
Plot: fantasy world, magical, dragon, good versus evil, sword fight, magic, sword and sorcery, imaginary kingdom, elf, warrior, creature, middle earth ...
Time: 2010s, year 2013
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 201 min.
Story: Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam bring the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark ...
Style: epic, breathtaking, atmospheric, captivating, exciting ...
Audience: teens, kids, family outing, manly, chick flick ...
Plot: sword fight, magic, wizard, magical, battles, good versus evil, courage, monster, creature, friendship, sword and sorcery, ancient ...
Time: year 2003, 2000s, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place: iran, new zealand
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 179 min.
Story: Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Style: epic, atmospheric, captivating, dark fantasy, exciting ...
Audience: family outing, teens, kids, manly, chick flick ...
Plot: magic, fantasy world, sword fight, wizard, magical, friendship, mission, good versus evil, monster, middle earth, sword and sorcery, mythology ...
Time: 2000s, year 2002, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place: iran, new zealand
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 6.7
 19K
The Hobbit (1977)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 77 min.
Story: 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 group of dwarves drop in, and before he knows it, Bilbo has joined their quest to reclaim their ...
Style: stylized, adult animation, exciting, grindhouse, psychedelic ...
Audience: kids, teens, family outing, pre-teens, preschool
Plot: medieval, middle earth, imaginary kingdom, fantasy world, supernatural ability, wizard, good versus evil, sword and sorcery, lord of the rings, hobbit, sorcery, dragon ...
Time: prehistory, prehistoric times, 70s, 80s
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 144 min.
Story: Immediately after the events of The Desolation of Smaug, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog ...
Style: epic, exciting, fantasy adventure, visually stunning, entertaining ...
Audience: teens, kids, family outing, chick flick, adult
Plot: fantasy world, sword fight, battles, good versus evil, sword and sorcery, dragon, imaginary kingdom, middle earth, elf, wizard, wizards and magicians, epic battle ...
Time: year 2014, 2010s, future
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 5.8
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The Hobbits (1993)
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Drama
Country: Finland
Duration: 270 min.
TV show
Story: J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings told from the perspective of Frodo and Sam.
Style: epic, heroic, atmospheric, mysterious, suspenseful ...
Plot: middle earth, hobbit, wizard, quest, journey, good versus evil, magic, courage, adaptation, elf, friendship, sacrifice ...
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The Return of the King (1980)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 98 min.
Story: Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.
Style: psychedelic, anime, fantasy adventure, epic, humorous ...
Audience: kids, teens, family outing, pre-teens
Plot: sword and sorcery, hobbit, lord of the rings, middle earth, wizard, sorcery, epic battle, giant spider, cavalry charge, friends who live together, fortress, last stand ...
Time: prehistory, prehistoric times
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The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 132 min.
Story: The Fellowship of the Ring embark on a journey to destroy the One Ring and end Sauron's reign over Middle-earth.
Style: atmospheric, scenic, epic, adult animation, exciting ...
Audience: kids
Plot: good versus evil, mission, wizards and magicians, medieval, imaginary kingdom, obsessive quest, dragon, witchcraft, fortress, friends, curses spells and rituals, imaginary ...
Time: year 1978, prehistory, prehistoric times, 70s
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Special Extended Edition Scenes (2002)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, New Zealand
Duration: 50 min.
Story: Extended scenes from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'.
Style: epic fantasy, dramatic, mystical, suspenseful, epic
Plot: middle earth, medieval, good versus evil, quest, wizard, friendship, heroism, elf, companionship, sacrifice, danger, political intrigue ...
Time: middle ages
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The Fantastic Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit (1985)
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 65 min.
Story: Soviet television movie adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy novel "The Hobbit".
Style: folk tale, epic, suspenseful, melancholic, whimsical
Plot: hobbit, adaptation, quest, middle earth, magical, television, children, good versus evil, lord of the rings, kaiju, wizard, literary ...
Time: 1930s
Place: soviet union, ussr
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 6.8
 251K
Role Models (2008)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 99 min.
Story: Two salesmen trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look ...
Style: funny, entertaining, hilarious, sexy, slapstick ...
Audience: kids, teens, chick flick
Plot: lifestyle change, community service, friendship, friends, dimwit, farce, adolescence, public nudity, one night stand, teaching the ways of the world, young heroes, youth ...
Time: year 2008, medieval times, 21st century
Place: los angeles, middle east, california, usa, venice beach california ...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Special Extended Edition Scenes (2004)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, New Zealand
Duration: 53 min.
Story: Extended scenes from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.
Style: epic fantasy, emotional, heroic, epic
Plot: sword and sorcery, medieval, good versus evil, companionship, courage, sacrifice, loyalty, hopes, siege, mourning, coronation, countryside ...
Time: middle ages
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Firildak Family: Down with This Middle Earth (2017)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Turkey, Hungary
Duration: 84 min.
Story: One night, when all the women are abducted from the village, Sabri Firildak and his friends enter a magical forest to get their wives back.
Style: entertaining, thought provoking, captivating, humorous, feel good ...
Audience: family outing
Plot: missing woman, kidnapping, satire, magic, abduction, wizards and magicians, kidnapped woman, teamwork, woods, humour, anthropomorphism, magical creature ...
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Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea (1985)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: France
TV show
Story: The Arkadians are a civilization that survived a great cataclysm and moved to the center of the earth, thriving under the power of their artificial sun, The Tehra, until one day it began to fail. In desperation, the Arkadians broke the ancient law ...
Style: mystical, atmospheric, epic, surreal, retro ...
Audience: kids
Plot: lost civilization, rescue mission, quest, exploration, friendship, hopes, odyssey, pirate, survival, post apocalyptic, bravery, dystopia ...
Time: 80s
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