Rayner Unwin

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self

A documentary about the making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Self

Peter Jackson, Jude Fisher, Philippa Boyens, a few Tolkien experts (such as Tom Shippey), and others tell the narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien's friendship with C.S. Lewis, their experience in World War I, Tolkien's inspirations from the war, the creative process and composition of The Lord of the Rings, its impact and reception when published, conflicting worldviews represented in The Two Towers, and the relationship between Frodo and Sam.

Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self

A behind-the-scenes documentary from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring that traces J.R.R. Tolkien's early life, the conception, success, and cultural phenomenon of The Lord of the Rings, and explores its central themes and underlying struggles.

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Himself

Explores Tolkien's classic fantasy/adventure novel The Hobbit and examines the story behind its conception.