: Most releases feature a lossless soundtrack that preserves the original score by Leonard Rosenman , which is distinct from the more familiar Howard Shore compositions.

: Currently, the film is not widely available on major subscription streaming platforms but can be found on Amazon Prime Video or purchased through physical retailers like Blu-ray.com.

: Ralph Bakshi aimed to bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth to life decades before Peter Jackson’s live-action trilogy.

: The movie covers approximately the first two volumes of the trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring and part of The Two Towers , but ends abruptly before the final conclusion, as a planned sequel was never produced. The Blu-ray Presentation

: The film is famous for its heavy use of rotoscoping , a process where animators trace over live-action footage to create realistic movement. While it allowed for realistic motion, critics often noted a "clash" between rotoscoped characters and traditional hand-drawn backgrounds.