19 Lord of the Rings Books, Movies, and Production Trivia

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May 19, 2025

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The Lord of the Rings isn’t just a series of books; it’s an epic that has been masterfully adapted into movies, bringing Tolkien’s world to life. How much do you know about the creation and production of these films? Uncover fascinating behind-the-scenes insights that reveal the dedication and creativity involved.

This trivia delves deep into the adaptation process, from casting choices to special effects, and explores how the beloved books were translated into cinematic masterpieces. Learn about the directors, actors, and crew who brought the magic of Middle-earth to the silver screen.

If cinema and storytelling are your passions, this quiz is your gateway to understanding the legacy of The Lord of the Rings movies. Elevate your knowledge with more trivia from the realms of literature and film.

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Who was the cinematographer for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies?

Andrew Lesnie

Russell Boyd

Dion Beebe

Jabez Olssen

Who directed the Lord Of The Rings film trilogy released in the early 2000s?

James Cameron

Terry Gilliam

Peter Jackson

Ridley Scott

Who played the author of The Lord Of The Rings in the 2019 film “Tolkien”?

Taron Egerton

Jamie Bell

Alex Lawther

Nicholas Hoult

What was the name of ‘Lord of the Rings’ author J. R. R. Tolkien’s wife?

Edith

Verlyn

Jane

Janet

Which actor was originally going to be cast in the role of Gandolf in Lord of the Rings?

Sir Anthony Hopkins

Roger Moore

Sir David Jason

Sean Connery

How many films in The Lord of the Rings trilogy won the Oscar for Best Picture?

Three

Two

One

None

Who created the score for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies?

James Horner

John Williams

Hans Zimmer

Howard Shore

In what year was the first ‘Lord of the Rings’ book published?

1964

1944

1974

1954

How many years after the end of the Hobbit is Lord of The Rings book and movie set?

In what month were all the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies released?

December

January

March

February

How many Academy Awards did the ‘Lord of the Rings’ series win?

How many children did ‘Lord of the Rings’ author J. R. R. Tolkien have?

Which of these is *not* a book in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy?

The Fellowship of the Ring

The Return of the King

The Hobbit

The Two Towers

Who directed an animated version of The Lord of the Rings in 1978?

Ralph Bakshi

David Lynch

Nick Park

Hayao Miyazaki

In ‘Lord of the Rings’, who is Sam’s father?

Hamfast Gamgee

Ecthelion

Drogo

Asfaloth

Who plays Frodo in The Lord Of The Rings film trilogy?

Tom Hiddleston

Elijah Wood

Eddie Redmayne

Shia LaBeouf

Which company distributed the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie series?

New Line Cinema

MGM

Lionsgate Films

Weinstein Company

Who was originally cast as Aragorn in ‘Lord of the Rings’ but replaced during filming?

Vincent Perez

Jason Flemyng

Stuart Townsend

Shane West

“A red day ere the sun rises,” according to this king as he led the Rohirrim to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Who was this king?

Éomer

Théoden

Théodred

Gamling

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