The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)
“The eye of the enemy is moving.”
Overview
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
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$94M
Revenue
$1.1B
Cast
Elijah Wood
as Frodo
Ian McKellen
as Gandalf
Viggo Mortensen
as Aragorn
Sean Astin
as Sam
Andy Serkis
as Gollum / Smeagol
Dominic Monaghan
as Merry
Billy Boyd
as Pippin
John Noble
as Denethor
David Wenham
as Faramir
Miranda Otto
as Éowyn
Bernard Hill
as Théoden
John Rhys-Davies
as Gimli
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
3h 21m
Language
English
Rating
8.5 / 10
Budget
$94M
Box Office
$1.1B
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • WingNut Films • The Saul Zaentz Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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 and released in 2003. It is a adventure, fantasy, action film.
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 3 hours and 21 minutes (201 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?▼
The cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King includes Elijah Wood as Frodo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Sean Astin as Sam, Andy Serkis as Gollum / Smeagol and more.
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