see also Adaptations of The Lord of the Rings

Peter Jackson's Motion Picture

Main article: The Lord of the Rings film trilogy

• Tolkien vs. Jackson: Differences Between Story and Screenplay
  • Movie vs. Book:Major Differences

Each Film

• The Fellowship of the Ring (novel) vs. The Fellowship of the Ring (film)
  • Movie vs. Book:Fellowship of the Ring

• The Two Towers (novel) vs. The Two Towers (film)
  • Movie vs. Book:Two Towers

• The Return of the King (novel) vs. The Return of the King (film)
  • Movie vs. Book:Return of the King

Ralph Bakshi's Animated Film

• The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)
  • Tolkien vs. Bakshi: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)

• The Return of the King (1980 film)
  • Tolkien vs. Bakshi: The Return of the King (1980 film)

Radio Adaptations

Main article: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)

coming soon - Tolkien vs. Radio (1981 radio play)