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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice.

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.​

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
  • Release Date: 2003-12-17
  • Runtime: 201 minutes
  • Rating: 8.483/10 (25008 votes)
  • Budget: $94,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,118,888,979
  • Production Companies: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 23.4884
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

as Frodo

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

as Gandalf

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

as Aragorn

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

as Sam

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

as Gollum / Smeagol

Dominic Monaghan

Dominic Monaghan

as Merry

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

as Pippin

John Noble

John Noble

as Denethor

David Wenham

David Wenham

as Faramir

Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto

as Éowyn

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Siege of Gondor Begins

You Bow to No One

Making The Return of the King

20th Anniversary Spot

Colorful Costume Design

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What 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 movie directed by . It was released on 2003-12-17.

Who are the main actors in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

The main cast includes Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, .

Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is available.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King based on a true story?

There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice.

What is the IMDb rating of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has an IMDb rating of 8.483/10 based on 25008 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

The movie had a production budget of $94,000,000 and earned $1,118,888,979 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

The soundtrack was composed by New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King filmed?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

The total runtime of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is 201 minutes.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

Does The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King have a post-credit scene?

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