Both Lord of the Rings and Saving Private Ryan feature heroes embarking on important quests. Frodo must destroy the One Ring to save Middle-earth, aided by heroes like Sam, Aragorn, and Gandalf. Miller leads a group of soldiers to rescue Private Ryan so he can return home to his family. Both heroes display courage and valor as they face many challenges over vast settings, guided by their companions and supernatural forces, with messages about friendship, duty, and finding purpose in life.