The Lord of the Rings (disambiguation) facts for kids

The Lord of the Rings is a very famous fantasy story written by J. R. R. Tolkien. It's a long book about a big adventure.

But "The Lord of the Rings" can also mean other things! It's a name used for different movies, music, and even a planet.

Movies Based on the Story

Many movies have been made from J. R. R. Tolkien's amazing book. They bring the characters and their adventures to life on screen.

Animated Movies

• The Lord of the Rings (1978 movie): This was an animated film directed by Ralph Bakshi. It told part of the story using drawings.
• The Return of the King (1980 movie): This was another animated movie. It finished the story that the 1978 film started.

Live-Action Movie Series

• The Lord of the Rings (movie series): This is a group of three live-action movies directed by Peter Jackson. They are very popular and show the whole story with real actors and special effects.
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): This movie introduces the main characters and their quest to destroy a powerful magic ring.
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): In this film, the heroes split up and face many dangers as the war against evil grows.
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): This final movie shows the big battle and the end of the adventure.

Music and Stage Shows

The world of Middle-earth has also inspired music and theatre.

Musical Show

• The Lord of the Rings (musical) (2006-2007): This was a big stage show that told the story using songs, acting, and dancing.

Movie Music

• The Lord of the Rings (soundtrack): This is the music that was made for the 1978 animated movie by Ralph Bakshi.

Astronomy and Space

Sometimes, "The Lord of the Rings" is used to describe something in space.

Planet Saturn

• The planet Saturn is sometimes called "The Lord of the Rings." This is because Saturn has very famous and beautiful rings around it that look like a giant set of rings in space.