Poll: Lord of the Rings/Star Wars Similarities

Results of 704 votes:

1. 1.
   

   Ian McKellen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    

   A wise, powerful mentor who dies during the first installment (Gandalf and Obi-Wan Kenobi)
2. 2.
   

   Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    

   Orphan protagonists (Luke and Frodo) that both start the story living with their Uncles.
3. 3.
   

   Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    

   Amazing trilogies with a controversial prequel trilogy.
4. 4.
   

   Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

    

   Final battles that happen near lava (Anakin vs Obi-Wan and the Frodo vs Gollum in Mount Doom).
5. 5.
   

   Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

    

   A 'comic relief' pairing (C-3PO and R2-D2/ Merry and Pippin).
6. 6.
   

   Andy Serkis in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    

   Andy Serkis portrays a motion capture villain who dies in both occasions (Gollum and Snoke).
7. 7.
   

   Christopher Lee in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    

   Christopher Lee portrays a villain in both series (Saruman and Count Dooku).
8. 8.
   

   James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    

   The main villains (Darth Vader and Sauron) have a dark armor and cover their faces.
9. 9.
   

   Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

    

   The third film of each series has the word 'return' in title (The Return of the King and Return of the Jedi).
10. 10.
    

    Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, and John Rhys-Davies in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

     

    An iconic trio (Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli/Luke, Han and Leia).
11. 11.
    

    Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

     

    Armies which are pretty much useless (Stormtroopers and Orcs).
12. 12.
    

    Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    Both of the main characters have a problem with their hand (Frodo lost his finger and Luke his hand).
13. 13.
    

    Liv Tyler in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

     

    Beautiful princesses (Arwen and Leia).
14. 14.
    

    Alec Guinness, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

     

    Protagonist encounter an ally in a dangerous pub (Han Solo and Aragorn).
15. 15.
    

    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

     

    Villains who move things with their mind (Darth Vader and Saruman).
16. 16.
    

    Frank Oz and Yoda in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    A creature who appears in the second movie and talks unorthodox (Yoda and Gollum).
17. 17.
    

    Liv Tyler and Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

     

    Beautiful weddings (Aragorn and Arwen/Anakin and Padme).
18. 18.
    

    David Alan Barclay, Toby Philpott, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

     

    An overweight creature who is villainous (Jabba and Goblin king).
19. 19.
    

    Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

     

    The "good guys" wield swords that glow blue (Luke and Obi-Wan with their lightsabers/ Gandalf and Frodo with Sting and Glamdring).
20. 20.
    

    Miranda Otto in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

     

    Strong female warriors (Rey and Eowyn) who can defeat the strongest villain (Witch-King and Kylo Ren).
21. 21.
    

    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    Villains who have an advantage in battles (inside a Walker/on an Oliphaunt).
22. 22.
    

    Orlando Bloom in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

     

    A character with a bow and a crossbow (Legolas and Chewbacca).
23. 23.
    

    Benedict Cumberbatch in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

     

    Prequels with terrible use of CGI.
24. 24.
    

    Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

     

    Characters with necklaces given from their lovers (Evenstar and Japor Snippet).
25. 25.
    

    Sean Bean, Viggo Mortensen, and Orlando Bloom in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

     

    Big statues (Argonath and Maz Kanata's).
26. 26.
    

    Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

     

    A ceremony at the end of the film (Aragorn became king/ Luke and his friends at the Victory Ceremony).
27. 27.
    

    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

     

    Main characters who see visions (Frodo and Rey).
28. 28.
    

    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    The main characters are trying to hide from their enemies in snowy, isolated places, only to be discovered (Caradhras and Hoth).
29. 29.
    

    Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

     

    Characters who are hated by many fans (Jar Jar Binks and Tauriel).
30. 30.
    

    Sean Astin in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

     

    Protagonist's best friend that won't let them do it alone (Sam and Han Solo).
31. 31.
    

    Joonas Suotamo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

     

    Sympathetic creatures (Chewbacca and Gollum).
32. 32.
    

    Elijah Wood, Matt Appleton, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, Hugo Weaving, and Sam Kelly in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

     

    Important councils (the council of Elrond and the council of Jedis).
33. 33.
    

    Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

     

    Love story with tragic ending (Anakin and Padme/Tauriel and Kili).
34. 34.
    

    Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

     

    Heroes "wearing enemy's skin" (Luke and Han in the stormtrooper armor and Frodo and Sam in the Orc armor).
35. 35.
    

    Woody Harrelson in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

     

    A traitor (Saruman and Beckett).