Movies by Peter Jackson
As part of the cast:
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West of Memphis (2012)
Cast: Eddie Vedder, Peter Jackson, Damien Wayne Echols …
Directed by: Amy Berg
After the 1994 conviction of three troubled teens for the murders of three younger boys, questions began to arise about the prosecution of the case, with numerous legal experts and…
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The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
Cast: Peter Jackson, Ray Harryhausen, Leonard Maltin …
Directed by: Paul Davids
This direct-to-video documentary takes an intriguing trip down memory lane, celebrating sci-fi cinema's trailblazers, including special-effects maven Ray Harryhausen and scribe Ray…
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Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005)
Cast: Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Peter Jackson …
Directed by: Carlene Cordova
Penned more than 50 years ago by Oxford professor J.R.R. Tolkien, the &NFi;Lord of the Rings&NFi_; books spawned a brave new world populated by hobbits, sorcerers, elves and orcs, striking a…
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National Geographic: Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Cast: Peter Jackson
This penetrating documentary explores the facts behind the fantastic world of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. This program studies the origins of J.R.R. Tolkien's…
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Forgotten Silver (1996)
Cast: Costa Botes, Peter Jackson, Leonard Maltin …
Directed by: Peter Jackson, Costa Botes
In this insidiously funny yet utterly believable mockumentary, acclaimed director Peter Jackson uncovers the life and films of Colin McKenzie, New Zealand's forgotten film pioneer and…
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Bad Taste (1988)
Cast: Pete O'Herne, Mike Minett, Terry Potter …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
When an army of aliens invades Earth intending to sell humans as intergalactic hamburger meat, the New Zealand government calls in an elite team of psychotic assassins. But are these boys…
As a director:
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Cast: Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Cate Blanchett …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Beloved hobbit Bilbo Baggins is back in a visually spectacular tale inspired by The Lord of the Rings and likewise directed by Peter Jackson. Joining the effort to free the Kingdom of Erebor,…
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The Lovely Bones (2009)
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
When 14-year-old Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan) is murdered, she watches from above as her family deals with her tragic death -- and as her killer prepares to strike again. Torn between…
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King Kong (2005)
Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Set in the 1930s, Peter Jackson's remake of the black-and-white classic follows a group of adventurous explorers and filmmakers (including Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Andy Serkis) to…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Cast: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
In the final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and the other members of the…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003)
Cast: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
In the Oscar-winning final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and the other…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Cast: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The second installment of director Peter Jackson's trilogy finds Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli (John…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002)
Cast: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
This second entry in director Peter Jackson's epic trilogy follows hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) on their trek toward the frightful land of Mordor, while vile sorcerer…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Cast: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Ian Holm …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
From the idyllic shire of the Hobbits to the smoking chasms of Mordor, director Peter Jackson has created a world that surpasses the expectations of J.R.R. Tolkien purists as Frodo Baggins…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001)
Cast: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Ian Holm …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
From the idyllic shire of the Hobbits to the smoking chasms of Mordor, director Peter Jackson follows Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) as he embarks on his epic quest. The movie -- which nabbed 13…
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The Frighteners (1996)
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Blending humor and horror, director Peter Jackson's outlandish tale centers on shady psychic detective Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox), who uses his ability to communicate with the dead…
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Forgotten Silver (1996)
Cast: Costa Botes, Peter Jackson, Leonard Maltin …
Directed by: Peter Jackson, Costa Botes
In this insidiously funny yet utterly believable mockumentary, acclaimed director Peter Jackson uncovers the life and films of Colin McKenzie, New Zealand's forgotten film pioneer and…
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Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson helms this chilling true-life drama set in 1950s New Zealand about an obsessive friendship between two girls -- introvert Pauline (Melanie…
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Dead Alive (1992)
Cast: Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Although it's easy to admire the maniacal glee of director Peter Jackson's bloodfest, Dead Alive is nonetheless intense and profoundly disturbing. When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites…
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Meet the Feebles (1989)
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson implores you to meet his odd Muppet look-alikes, who star in a variety show and revel in offscreen drama. Bletch, the program's cigar-chewing, walrus…
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Bad Taste (1988)
Cast: Pete O'Herne, Mike Minett, Terry Potter …
Directed by: Peter Jackson
When an army of aliens invades Earth intending to sell humans as intergalactic hamburger meat, the New Zealand government calls in an elite team of psychotic assassins. But are these boys…