J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings is the definitive work of fantasy literature from the mid-20th century, and as such, there have been many different adaptations of it over the years. Whether it be the various animated films from the likes of Ralph Bakshi and Rankin/Bass Productions or the live-action movie adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit from Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema, every version of Middle-Earth that has been brought to screens has come with its own unique details and approach to the material.