The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

The eye of the enemy is moving.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) poster

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

Director: Peter Jackson
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Runtime: 201 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.0/5 (4 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Andrew Lesnie
Editing: Jamie Selkirk
Production: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company
Country: New Zealand, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $94M
Box Office: $1.1B
Original Language: en

Themes

Enchanted Kingdom and Castle Siege, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Epic Adventure and Journey

Keywords

army, based on novel or book, elves, dwarf, magic, kingdom, obsession, bravery, castle, volcano, giant spider, sequel, honor, king, brutality

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King about?
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​
Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was directed by Peter Jackson.
Who stars in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan.
How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has a runtime of 3h 21m (201 minutes).
What genre is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a Adventure, Fantasy, Action film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 4 ratings.
What is the budget of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King had a budget of $94M.
How much did The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King gross?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King grossed $1.1B worldwide.
Where was The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King produced?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was produced in New Zealand, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The themes of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King include: Enchanted Kingdom and Castle Siege, Epic Fantasy Worlds and Adventures, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Epic Adventure and Journey.