Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Sir Peter Robert Jackson, (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his Lord of the Rings film trilogy, adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He is also known for his 2005 remake of King Kong and as the producer of District 9. He won international attention early in his career with his “splatstick” horror comedies, before coming to mainstream prominence with Heavenly Creatures, for which he shared an Academy Award Best Screenplay nomination with his wife, Fran Walsh. Jackson has been awarded three Academy Awards in his career, including the award for Best Director in 2003.

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Peter Jackson Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Peter Jackson. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Peter Jackson films ranked by score.

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Action Adventure Fantasy
Smaug has fallen, and the chaos left behind pulls every faction in Middle-Earth toward Erebor like a tide. The men of Laketown want compensation. The elves of Mirkwood want what...
Score 7.3
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Action Adventure Fantasy
Bilbo Baggins carries a dangerous secret as the company of dwarves presses deeper into hostile territory, racing toward the Lonely Mountain and the dragon sleeping atop their stolen fortune. Peter...
Score 7.6
3
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Action Adventure Fantasy
Bilbo Baggins wants nothing more than a warm fire and a full pantry. What he gets instead is Gandalf the Grey on his doorstep and a company of thirteen dwarves...
Score 7.4
4
King Kong

King Kong (2005)

Action Adventure Drama
New York, 1933. A desperate filmmaker drags his crew and his reluctant leading lady aboard a tramp steamer bound for a place that does not appear on any map. What...
Score 6.9
5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Action Adventure Fantasy
Two quests converge on the fate of Middle-earth. Aragorn finally steps toward the kingship he has spent a lifetime avoiding, rallying an overwhelmed alliance of Men for a suicidal stand...
Score 8.5
6
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Action Adventure Fantasy
The Fellowship has splintered, and Middle-earth is running out of time. Frodo and Sam push deeper into hostile terrain with only the treacherous Gollum as their guide, while Aragorn, Legolas,...
Score 8.4
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Action Adventure Fantasy
A quiet corner of the world called the Shire is where Frodo Baggins begins an impossible errand: carrying a ring of ancient, corrupting power across a continent that wants it...
Score 8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Peter Jackson? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Peter Jackson are The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
How many movies and TV shows has Peter Jackson directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles directed by Peter Jackson, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Peter Jackson worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Peter Jackson maintains a strong average user rating of 7.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.