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Fran Walsh
Writer 67 years old

Fran Walsh

Wellington, New Zealand

Dame Frances Rosemary Walsh DNZM (born 10 January 1959) is a New Zealand screenwriter and film producer. The partner of filmmaker Peter Jackson, Walsh has contributed to all of their films since 1989: as co-writer since Meet the Feebles, and as producer since The Lord of the... Read full bio →

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Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines

Christian Rivers 2018 2h 8m 5.2

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Peter Jackson 2014 2h 24m 6.6

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Peter Jackson 2013 2h 41m 7.8

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Peter Jackson 2012 2h 49m 7.4

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones

Peter Jackson 2009 2h 16m 6.4

Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

King Kong

King Kong

Peter Jackson 2005 3h 8m 7.1

King Kong is the remake of the 1933 cult film. With a 200 million dollar budget director Peter Jackson was able to fulfill his childhood dream of directing a King Kong film.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Peter Jackson 2003 3h 21m 8.8

The former Fellowship of the Ring prepare for the final battle for Middle Earth, while Frodo & Sam approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Peter Jackson 2002 2h 59m 8.7

Frodo and Sam continue on to Mordor in their mission to destroy the One Ring, whilst their former companions make new allies and launch an assault on Isengard.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Peter Jackson 2001 2h 59m 8.8

In a small village in the Shire a young Hobbit named Frodo has been entrusted with an ancient Ring. Now he must embark on an Epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it.

The Frighteners

The Frighteners

Peter Jackson 1996 1h 50m 7.6

After a car accident in which his wife, Debra, was killed and he was injured, Frank Bannister develops psychic abilities allowing him to see, hear, and communicate with ghosts.

Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures

Peter Jackson 1994 1h 49m 8.2

Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.

Braindead

Braindead

Peter Jackson 1992 1h 43m 8.2

Dead Alive is the gruesome story of a man who’s family has all been turned into zombies. He tries to deny it yet it’s only so long before they forget who he is and want to kill him. Peter Jackson’s zombie horror comedy is one of the most violent and disturbing zombie films and is celebrated by horror fans as a cult classic for the horror genre.

Meet the Feebles

Meet the Feebles

Peter Jackson 1989 1h 33m 7.5

Heidi the Hippo, star of 'The Feebles Variety Hour', discovers her lover Bletch the Walrus is cheating on her. And with all the world waiting for the big show, the assorted co-stars must contend with drug addiction, extortion, robbery, disease, Vietnam flashbacks, drug dealing, and murder.

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