Screenplay: Philippa Boyens

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Philippa Boyens. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Viggo Mortensen · Ian McKellen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) sees the dark lord Sauron's armies besieging Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, aiming to eradicate the human race. The once-mighty kingdom, now overseen by a weary steward, urgently...

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8.2

182K votes

8.2

182K votes

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 · Movie · 179 min. · New Zealand

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Viggo Mortensen · Ian McKellen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) commences in the rugged terrain of Emyn Muil, where the wandering Hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) realize they are being trailed by the enigmatic Gollum (Andy Serkis). This...

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8.0

167K votes

8.0

167K votes

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Ian McKellen · Viggo Mortensen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) follows the journey of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who inherits a ring with immense power. This ring, known as the One Ring, was forged by the dark...

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8.0

189K votes

8.0

189K votes

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012 · Movie · 170 min. · New Zealand

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Martin Freeman · Ian McKellen · Richard Armitage · Ken Stott

Synopsis The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) follows the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful hobbit who embarks on an unforgettable expedition to the Lonely Mountain, guided by the wise wizard Gandalf the Grey. Bilbo joins a band of thirteen dwarves,...

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7.0

83K votes

7.0

83K votes

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013 · Movie · 160 min. · New Zealand

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Martin Freeman · Richard Armitage · Ian McKellen · Aidan Turner

Synopsis The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) follows the adventures of Thorin and his company as they navigate the treacherous Mirkwood Forest and arrive at the bustling Lake-town. Here, the hobbit Bilbo Baggins is tasked with honoring his agreement with...

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6.7

62K votes

6.7

62K votes

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Martin Freeman · Ian McKellen · Richard Armitage · Luke Evans

Synopsis The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) follows Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the dwarven company led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) as they face the aftermath of reclaiming the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. With Smaug's...

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6.3

46K votes

6.3

46K votes

King Kong

2005 · Movie · 187 min. · United States

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Naomi Watts · Adrien Brody · Jack Black · Thomas Kretschmann

Synopsis King Kong (2005) follows the journey of Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts), an actress navigating the challenges of Depression-era New York. Her fortunes shift when she encounters Carl Denham (Jack Black), a visionary filmmaker and adventurer seeking to make his mark....

6.2

71K votes

6.2

71K votes

The Lovely Bones

2009 · Movie · 135 min. · New Zealand

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Saoirse Ronan · Mark Wahlberg · Rachel Weisz · Stanley Tucci

Synopsis The Lovely Bones (2009) follows the narrative of Susie Salmon (portrayed by Saoirse Ronan), a 14-year-old from a quiet Pennsylvania suburb who meets a tragic end at the hands of her neighbor. From her vantage point in the afterlife, Susie...

6.1

24K votes

6.1

24K votes

Direction Kenji Kamiyama

Cast Brian Cox · Miranda Otto · Gaia Wise · Lorraine Ashbourne

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) follows the gripping tale of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, as he faces an unexpected and brutal assault by Wulf, a cunning and merciless Dunlending lord driven by...

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6.0

4K votes

6.0

4K votes

Mortal Engines

2018 · Movie · 128 min. · New Zealand

Direction Christian Rivers

Cast Hugo Weaving · Hera Hilmar · Robert Sheehan · Jihae

Synopsis Mortal Engines (2018) is set in a distant future where, following the catastrophic "Sixty Minute War," cities have adapted to a barren Earth by becoming mobile, traversing the landscape on colossal wheels. These metropolises sustain themselves by preying on smaller...

4.8

7K votes

4.8

7K votes

Direction Andy Serkis

Cast Andy Serkis

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027) marks the inaugural entry in a fresh wave of adaptations from the beloved "The Lord of the Rings" series, spearheaded by the renowned Peter Jackson. This highly anticipated film will...

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