Harry Potter Vs Lord Of The Rings: 10 Best Movies Ranked, According To Rotten Tomatoes

Both Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are popular franchises, but which of their films are the best, according to Rotten Tomatoes?

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Two of the world’s biggest franchises dealing with fantasy and magic are that of Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings. They are both iconic, with masses of fans and some of the best, most successful series of movies in the past twenty years between the fourteen movies between their filmographies.

Adored by fans, the pair of franchises also have a lot of critical acclaim between them. A decent way to gauge this acclaim is by looking at Rotten Tomatoes, and the Tomatometer, which gives a good idea of the popularity the films have amongst critics. Here are the ten best movies between the Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings franchises, ranked according to Rotten Tomatoes.

10 HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (2007) – 78%

The Order Of The Phoenix is the fifth film in the Potter franchise and sees tough times for Harry. Having to deal with Ministry involvement at Hogwarts, and being branded as a liar, Harry creates Dumbledore’s army while Voldemort desperately seeks something from the boy who lived.

It sits at 78% on the Tomatometer, with 255 reviews. The filmmakers take the longest Potter book and put it into the second shortest movie, doing so well earning acclaim for great action, a good continuation of the story, and lots of entertainment.

9 HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE (2001) – 81%

Sorcerer’s Stone is the kickoff of the Potter series. It follows young Harry Potter as he finds out he is a wizard and shall attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he will meet his best friends, encounter his arch-nemesis for the first time, and learn about both himself and his parents.

The film sits at 81% on the Tomatometer from 198 reviews. The movie earns its adoration for being a great start to the Potter series, making a brilliant transition from page to screen, both faithfully and with entertainment, even if more for a child audience.

8 HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) – 83%

The Chamber Of Secrets is the second and longest movie in the Potter franchise. It follows our favorite trio in their second year at Hogwarts as mysterious petrifications of students occur, leading to the potential of Hogwarts closing down. All these mysteries and threats from the Heir of Slytherin relate to the Chamber of Secrets.

The movie sits at 83% on the Tomatometer from 236 critic reviews. Itis credited for building on what is given in the first movie exceptionally well, adding a darker tone to the films but ultimately remained more entertaining for children audiences.

7 HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2009) – 83%

Half-Blood Prince follows our trio of heroes on what turned out to be their last year at Hogwarts. It follows Harry as he learns more of Voldemort’s past while he becomes a whiz at potions due to a figure known only as half-blood prince, all while Draco Malfoy lurks around, having been given a task from the Dark Lord.

From 276 critic reviews, the movie sits at 83% on the Tomatometer. The film’s visuals were front and center of its technical brilliance. Alongside that, good performances, emotional moments, and good humor add to what is a great entry in the series.

6 HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2005) – 88%

The Goblet Of Fire follows Harry in his fourth year at Hogwarts. Harry juggles school life with the Tri-Wizard Tournament, a life-threatening event that someone illegally entered him. Meanwhile, Voldemort edges closer to a return.

Sitting at 88% on the Tomatometer, the film has 254 critic reviews. The movie is credited for its effects and the performances of its ensemble while having a solid narrative behind it and iconic Potter moments.

5 HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) – 90%

Prisoner Of Azkaban sees Harry having a break from Voldemort during his third school year. With serial killer Sirius Black on the loose and after Harry, it leads to Hogwarts’ surrounding with the soul-sucking Dementors, which induce fear in Harry as he begins to uncover secrets of his past.

The movie has 90% on the Tomatometer from 258 reviews. Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón earns this movie it’s acclaim with his skill as he takes the franchise and gives it a darker look and narrative tone that built on from this film onwards. This goes brilliantly with the great performances and overall, the great story.

4 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) – 91%

The Fellowship Of The Ring kicks off the epic journey as told by Peter Jackson’s, pulled from pages of J. R. R. Tolkien’s insane novels. It sees Frodo Baggins, a young hobbit, who is thrust into a journey to destroy the infamous One Ring at Mount Doom, which sees he and our heroes go across Middle Earth in a journey full of obstacles.

It sits at 91% on the Tomatometer with 229 reviews. The start of the epic Lord Of The Rings trilogy earned critical acclaim through its stunning look and effects, as well as an ensemble cast who are all perfect in their roles.

3 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2003) – 93%

Return Of The King is the finale of the adored trilogy and a history-making piece of fantasy cinema. It wraps up the heroes’ story with the forces of Aragorn and Sauron going to battle while Frodo and Sam finish their quest to destroy the One Ring finally.

Sitting at 93% on the Tomatometer, the movie has 273 reviews. The film made a record-breaking eleven Oscar sweep at the Academy Awards in 2004, including Best Picture. Its emotional impact, again top-notch visuals, and the satisfaction it brings with its story and characters all earn the finale its adoration.

2 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2003) – 95%

The Two Towers is the second in the three-part journey and sees Frodo and Sam followed by and introduced to the strange and mysterious Gollum en route to destroy the ring, all while our other heroes encounter the besieged Rohan Kingdom.

It sits at 95% on the Tomatometer with 252 reviews. Surprisingly sitting top of the trilogy in terms of their Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie earned love for its storytelling and how it satisfyingly continues the story and leaves fans desperate for the final chapter, all with its amazing action and performances.

1 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (2011) – 96%

The second part of the Harry Potter finale Deathly Hallows: Part 2 sees the heroes of our story edge closer to finding and destroying all the Horcruxes to destroy Voldemort once and for all. Their long journey leads them back to the walls of Hogwarts for a massive final battle with Voldemort and his followers.

The finale sits at 96% from 329 reviews. The movie is insanely fast-paced from start to finish with a gorgeous aesthetic and effects, alongside that its emotion is overwhelming and satisfying, the action is insane, with every performance delivering and every character getting a big goodbye.

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