Even though The Lord of the Rings movies are long, Jackson and Co. couldn't add everything. So, let's talk about some of those important scenes and moments that didn't make The Lord of the Rings movies. Farmer Maggot saves Frodo, Sam, and PippinNew Line Cinema's "Lord Of The Rings" Gets 13 Oscar Nominations | New Line/GettyImagesMany of the major changes in The Lord of the Rings movies happen early in the story. Credit: Ross Ferguson, Prime VideoTom Bombadil is obviously the big character from The Lord of the Rings books that didn't make the movies. Those are the scenes I missed in the Lord of the Rings movies.